Norse wins a thriller in 14 for their first D1 win!!!

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Northern Kentucky University takes advantage of three crucial errors by St. Louis to earn a 5-3 victory in extra innings Friday afternoon. The win marks NKU’s first win at the Division 1 level.

St. Louis University punched first in the second inning scoring 3 runs on 5 hits. The Norse answered with a run in the fifth inning on an error by Alex Sole, which allowed Josh Myers to reach base and Pat Hyde to score, cutting the Billikens lead to 3-1. 

NKU scored two more runs in the following inning to tie the game. Zac Asman reached base on an error by Alex Sole, Connor Ledger reached base on a fielder’s choice. Cody Kuzniczci singled to right field which advanced Ledger to second, and Pat Hyde followed up with a two-run double. 

With one out in the top of the 14^th inning, Josh Myers singles to right field and then steals second on the next pitch. Brad Clement hit a single to left field that advanced Myers to third. Ryan Hinz was at bat when a mix up of signals between Myers at third, who attempted to come home but was caught in a run down. Braxton Martinez bobbled the ball, and Myers came home to give the Norse their first lead of the game. 

After Hinz went down on strikes, Asman reached base on a walk. Asman advanced to second on a wild pitch which moved Clement to third. Ledger followed with a single up the middle which scored Clement and gave the Norse a two run lead. 

St. Louis (2-2) was unable to answer in the bottom of the 14^th inning, sealing the victory for the Norse (1-4). 

Starting pitcher Brett Cisper went 7 1/3 innings giving up three earned runs on eight hits while striking out four. Brett Loeding (1-1) picked up his first win of season after going 6 2/3 innings in relief. He didn’t allow a run and scattered only five hits. 

NKU will face off with Northwestern University on Saturday at 1 p.m.Tune into www.nkunorse.com to follow the action!