Score:Â Northern Michigan 1, Purdue Northwest 0
Location:Â NMU Soccer Field (Marquette, Mich.)
Records:Â PNW 3-3-0 (2-1-0 GLIAC)Â / NMU 1-3-2 (1-1-1 GLIAC)
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The short story:Â A second-half goal lifted Northern Michigan past Purdue Northwest Friday afternoon in Marquette, Mich., which snapped the Pride's win streak at three.
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QUICK FACTS
- PNW suffered its first loss in conference play following the setback. The Pride are 2-1-0 as they prepare for Sunday's road match at Parkside.
- The Pride were held scoreless for the first time this season. It was only the second time in six games the Pride didn't score at least two goals.
- Northern Michigan has won four straight meetings in the series between these two teams with the previous three matches decided by just one goal.
- The Pride have never won at NMU Soccer Field in the school's D2 era (0-4).
- These two teams will meet again on Sunday, Oct. 24 at Dowling Park.
- Isaiah Nieves led the Pride with four shots and Ryan Moran had three. Both players, along with Pau Aran, registered a shot on target.
- Goalkeeper Sebastian Contreras tied his season-high with four saves. The junior suffered his first loss between the pipes this season.
- NMU's goal was scored by Doutre Maxime in the 60th minute.
- Wildcats' keeper Alex Weaver recorded three saves in net.
UP NEXT
The Pride will travel to Kenosha, Wis. on Sunday for a league match against No. 14 Parkside. The Rangers (5-1-1) fell 3-2 in overtime to Davenport on Sunday.
FOLLOW THE PRIDE
For all the latest information on Purdue Northwest men's soccer, please visit PNWathletics.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Pride (@pnwathletics) on Twitter. You can also find the Pride on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
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