The National Park College (NPC) Nighthawks men’s and women’s soccer teams were defeated
by Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (Miami, OK) Thursday, with the women falling,
5-0, and the men dropping a 3-1 decision.
In the women’s game, despite an improved defensive front from NPC (0-3), the Lady
Norse found a way to break through in the first half, capitalizing on defensive errors
to gain an early lead.
Trailing, 4-0, at halftime, the Nighthawks tightened on defense and moved to an aggressive
offensive front to push possessions into Lady Norse territory. Northeastern Oklahoma
A&M College added a final goal late, sending the Nighthawks to their third-consecutive
defeat.
NPC freshman Brooklyn Mize (Godley, TX) added 10 saves in the loss and now leads the
NJCAA Region II with 38 saves this season.
In men’s soccer action, the Nighthawks (0-2) gave up a goal midway through the first
half before settling into a defensive rhythm. Late in the period, NPC tied the game on a sneaky goal by freshman
Yael Sandoval (Kaufman, TX) in the bottom left corner of the net.
Tied, 1-1, at halftime, the Nighthawks offered multiple shots on goal in an attempt
to break the stalemate, but could not capitalize on defensive mismatches in the second
half. Midway through the period, The Golden Norsemen regained the lead, 2-1, before
finalizing the game on a penalty kick score.
The Nighthawk women play host to Redlands Community College at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hot
Springs Baptist Church. On Thursday, September 9, the Nighthawk men and women play
host to Eastern Oklahoma State College at Hot Springs Baptist Church.
For more information on schedules, rosters and more, visit Nighthawks men’s soccer and Nighthawks women’s soccer online. Fans can also follow the Nighthawks all season on social media.
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