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TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – The No. 7-ranked Northeastern State men's soccer team lost its first match of the season 1-0 to Colorado School of Mines Friday night at DeLoache Field.
 
The Orediggers (1-1) picked up their first goal of the season in the victory, while the RiverHawks dropped to 2-1 on the campaign.
 
NSU outshot the visitors 21-8 and was able to place eight shots on frame, but CSM goalkeeper Collin Hall was up to the challenge as he turned away every attempt.
 
After a back and forth battle that saw 29 fouls and four yellow cards, it was Oredigger Matthew Alemann who was able to find the back of the net. He volleyed in a pass from Tannor Randle at the top of the six-yard box in the 85th minute of play. The goal was scored off a set piece that began near the corner flag.
 
The RiverHawks also finished with a 6-1 advantage in corner kicks.
 
Northeastern State returns to action at 1 p.m. Sept. 14 against Regis University.
 
Scoring Summary
CSM                 0          1          –          1
NSU                 0          0          –          0
 
Individual Scoring
Matthew Alemann (CSM) at 84:53 (Tannor Randle)
 
Goalkeeper Saves
Collin Hall (CSM) – 8
Jackson Biles (NSU) – 2
 
NORTHEASTERN STATE COACH ROB CZLONKA
Opening Statement…
"Tonight was an extremely competitive contest. Colorado Mines played very aggressive. We were unlucky a bit in our shooting. We hit several shots over the crossbar that should have been on frame at the very least. The keeper (Collin Hall) made at least one really good save on one of Adam's [Schmoker] shots. They were being very aggressive when we got inside the box, and we just weren't able to finish. The game got a little ugly there at the end, but we just needed to grind it out and we weren't able to do that tonight. I'm disappointed with the result, but I liked how we played. We outshot them, we outpressed them and we looked good overall. Their goal came from a set piece, it was a second chance shot off a set piece. So far we've played six games (including preseason) and that's the first goal we've given up. We created chances, but we just didn't finish them. We made great runs and for better or for worse those things didn't come to fruition. We've got a long way to go. When we add a few more pieces to it and get some guys healthy, then we'll be alright."
 
On playing teams that play aggressive…
"Well it's hard. They bring a feistiness to the game that can get you out of rhythm if you don't keep your composure. I think we play a very nice brand of soccer. We connect our passes and we usually play very well. It wasn't our night tonight. Colorado Mines is a good club that will beat a lot of teams this year."

 
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