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By Mike Anderson, NKU Sports Information MISSION, Kan. – After a pair of convincing wins in the John Toebben Classic presented by National City, the Northern Kentucky University women’s soccer team is receiving votes in this week’s NCAA Division II national poll. Metropolitan State remained in the top spot, with Great Lakes Region foe Grand Valley State standing No. 2. Great Lakes Valley Conference preseason favorite Quincy was selected No. 14 by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. NKU picked up votes in this week’s poll after beginning the season unranked and picked fourth in the GLVC. The Norse gained national attention in this week’s poll after defeating Tiffin, 2-0, on Friday and pounding Concord (W. Va.) by a 4-0 score Sunday. Lauren Franzen was the offensive standout for the Norse, picking up the first NKU hat trick in two seasons and adding an assist against Concord. The performance earned Franzen GLVC Player of the Week honors. Kendall Day started her NKU career on a positive note, scoring the season’s first goal against Tiffin. Jayme Light, who led the Norse with 13 goals in 2006, also notched a goal in the Tiffin game. Sophomore back Hope Zinzer and the rest of the defenders were stellar on the weekend, allowing just seven shots between the two games, and none on goal. Goalkeeper Alayna Fontaine picked up a pair of shutouts in her first two collegiate contests. NKU (2-0) will head north Friday to take on region opponent Findlay. |
