Wednesday, October 7
Highland Heights, KY
7 PM
Wright State University
at
Northern Kentucky
Photo by: Rachel Klemp
Men’s Soccer Returns to Action at Northern Kentucky
10/6/2026 4:00:00 PM | Men's Soccer
DAYTON – The Wright State men's soccer team (3-6-1, 2-2 HL) will take the short trip down south to take on Northern Kentucky on Wednesday, October 7. First touch in Highland Heights is slated for 7 p.m.
MATCH INFORMATION
Wednesday, October 7 – WATCH(ESPN+) | FOLLOW LIVE STATS
SCOUTING THE NORSE
Northern Kentucky enters Wednesday at 1-8-1 on the season, and 1-3 in Horizon League play, with their lone win coming on the road at IU Indy on September 19. Since that win the Norse have lost three straight matches, falling to Dayton, Bowling Green, and Northern Illinois.
HISTORY VS. NORTHERN KENTUCKY
Wednesday will mark the 22nd all-time meeting between Wright State and Northern Kentucky, a series the Raiders dominate 16-5. The Norse came out on top 2-1 when the two squads met at Alumni Field last season.
LAST TIME OUT
The Raiders dropped a 2-1 decision to NIU Saturday evening at Alumni Field.
Wright State (3-6-1, 2-2 HL) will take the short trip down south to take on Northern Kentucky on Wednesday, October 7. First touch in Highland Heights is slated for 7 p.m.
NIU struck first in the 14th minute when Katai Mukuka scored off an assist from Kevin Rodriguez to give the Huskies a 1-0 lead.
The Raiders answered less than 10 minutes later. Cairo Duarte played a pass to Keiji Nakazawa, who found the back of the net in the 24th minute for his first goal of the season to level the match at 1-1.
NIU regained the lead in the 40th minute when Vance Sheffield converted a penalty kick, giving the Huskies a 2-1 advantage heading into halftime.
Wright State faced an uphill battle after Josyah Nozil was issued a straight red card in the 45th minute, forcing the Raiders to play the entire second half down a man.
Despite the disadvantage, Wright State continued to battle in the second half. Alex Normandeau made five second-half saves to keep the Raiders within one goal, while the defense held NIU scoreless over the final 45 minutes.
Nakazawa recorded the lone Raider goal, while Duarte picked up the assist. Normandeau finished with five saves while playing all 90 minutes in goal.
In the box score, NIU held advantages in shots (11-10), shots on goal (7-3) and corner kick opportunities (8-4). Wright State recorded 10 shots despite playing the second half with 10 men.
LAST SEASON REWIND
Wright State finished 2025 with a 2-13-1 overall record and a 2-7 mark in Horizon League play. Three Raiders earned Horizon League All-League honors in 2025, with Henry Hutchinson and Roman Kedgley being named to the All-League Third Team, while Alessandro Malterer was named a finalist for the Sportsmanship award.
SIZING UP THE 2026 SQUAD
Wright State welcomes 19 newcomers – including 10 freshmen – to this season's roster. The Raiders' 28-player roster includes 10 freshmen, nine sophomores, and nine juniors.
DOMESTIC TALENT
Wright State's 2026 roster features players from nine different states, stretching from coast to coast. The Raiders hail from Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, and Ohio.
ALL ACROSS THE GLOBE
The Raiders also boast an international presence, with eight countries represented across five continents. Wright State's international student-athletes come from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, and Japan.
FALL SPORTS TICKETS
You can show your support for Wright State Men's Soccer student-athletes all season long, as every ticket purchased directly supports the team. Tickets are as low as $10 each, and Wright State Athletics encourages purchasing your tickets in advance, as all sales are cashless. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets!
UP NEXT
Following Wednesday's match, the Raiders will head up to the Motor City for a matchup with Detroit Mercy Saturday evening. First touch at Titan Field is slated for 6 p.m.
MATCH INFORMATION
Wednesday, October 7 – WATCH(ESPN+) | FOLLOW LIVE STATS
SCOUTING THE NORSE
Northern Kentucky enters Wednesday at 1-8-1 on the season, and 1-3 in Horizon League play, with their lone win coming on the road at IU Indy on September 19. Since that win the Norse have lost three straight matches, falling to Dayton, Bowling Green, and Northern Illinois.
HISTORY VS. NORTHERN KENTUCKY
Wednesday will mark the 22nd all-time meeting between Wright State and Northern Kentucky, a series the Raiders dominate 16-5. The Norse came out on top 2-1 when the two squads met at Alumni Field last season.
LAST TIME OUT
The Raiders dropped a 2-1 decision to NIU Saturday evening at Alumni Field.
Wright State (3-6-1, 2-2 HL) will take the short trip down south to take on Northern Kentucky on Wednesday, October 7. First touch in Highland Heights is slated for 7 p.m.
NIU struck first in the 14th minute when Katai Mukuka scored off an assist from Kevin Rodriguez to give the Huskies a 1-0 lead.
The Raiders answered less than 10 minutes later. Cairo Duarte played a pass to Keiji Nakazawa, who found the back of the net in the 24th minute for his first goal of the season to level the match at 1-1.
NIU regained the lead in the 40th minute when Vance Sheffield converted a penalty kick, giving the Huskies a 2-1 advantage heading into halftime.
Wright State faced an uphill battle after Josyah Nozil was issued a straight red card in the 45th minute, forcing the Raiders to play the entire second half down a man.
Despite the disadvantage, Wright State continued to battle in the second half. Alex Normandeau made five second-half saves to keep the Raiders within one goal, while the defense held NIU scoreless over the final 45 minutes.
Nakazawa recorded the lone Raider goal, while Duarte picked up the assist. Normandeau finished with five saves while playing all 90 minutes in goal.
In the box score, NIU held advantages in shots (11-10), shots on goal (7-3) and corner kick opportunities (8-4). Wright State recorded 10 shots despite playing the second half with 10 men.
LAST SEASON REWIND
Wright State finished 2025 with a 2-13-1 overall record and a 2-7 mark in Horizon League play. Three Raiders earned Horizon League All-League honors in 2025, with Henry Hutchinson and Roman Kedgley being named to the All-League Third Team, while Alessandro Malterer was named a finalist for the Sportsmanship award.
SIZING UP THE 2026 SQUAD
Wright State welcomes 19 newcomers – including 10 freshmen – to this season's roster. The Raiders' 28-player roster includes 10 freshmen, nine sophomores, and nine juniors.
DOMESTIC TALENT
Wright State's 2026 roster features players from nine different states, stretching from coast to coast. The Raiders hail from Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, and Ohio.
ALL ACROSS THE GLOBE
The Raiders also boast an international presence, with eight countries represented across five continents. Wright State's international student-athletes come from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, and Japan.
FALL SPORTS TICKETS
You can show your support for Wright State Men's Soccer student-athletes all season long, as every ticket purchased directly supports the team. Tickets are as low as $10 each, and Wright State Athletics encourages purchasing your tickets in advance, as all sales are cashless. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets!
UP NEXT
Following Wednesday's match, the Raiders will head up to the Motor City for a matchup with Detroit Mercy Saturday evening. First touch at Titan Field is slated for 6 p.m.
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