November 1, 1998

The University of Kentucky men’s soccer team claimed anotherMid-American Conference win in its regular season finale on Sunday,topping Northern Illinois 2-0 at the UK Soccer Complex.

Brent Rainey provided the Cats’ offense, scoring two goals, andthe stingy UK defense held the high-powered NIU attack scoreless. UKgoalkeeper Chris West recorded two saves as the Huskies were shutout foronly the second time this season.

With the win, UK improves to 11-8 and 7-1 in the MAC. UK alsofinishes the regular season as MAC runners-up and clinches a No.2 seedfor next week’s MAC tournament.

The Wildcats return to action on Friday against a yet to bedetermined MAC opponent in the conference tournament. The tournamentwill be held at the UK Soccer Complex and kickoff for Friday’s game isset for 8 p.m.

UK 2, NIU 0

    1   2   F

UK 1 1 2NIU 0 0 0

Goals: Brent Rainey (Michael Stickler) 37:27, Rainey (Johnny Hinds) 73:26 Goalkeepers: UK (West), NIU (Vignocchi)