Michael Holder (27) helped NKU claim a No. 7 national ranking with two goals on Friday night against Findlay.
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HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky University men's soccer team saw its winning efforts over the Labor Day weekend rewarded with a jump into the top 10 of the NCAA Division II national poll.
After opening the season at No. 21, NKU vaulted 14 places to No. 7 in this week's poll.
NKU opened the season with a bang, taking a 4-0 decision over Findlay in the regular-season opener on Friday before winning a 2-1 decision over Southern Indiana to start Great Lakes Valley Conference play. NKU is 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the GLVC.
Le Moyne took the nation's top spot, jumping three places from No. 4. Cal State Los Angeles, Midwestern State, Colorado Mines and Lynn rounded out the top five.
Last season, the Norse spent eight weeks in the nation's top 10, including one week as the No. 1 team in the nation. NKU has been ranked in 46 of the last 47 national polls dating back to Oct. 3, 2006.
The new poll sets up a top-25 matchup for the NKU on Friday, as the Norse will travel to face No. 23 Bellarmine in a GLVC matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
