Northwestern University Athletics

Women's Soccer Loses to Ohio State, 1-0

6/21/1999 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer

October 18, 1998

Summary: Playing in its final Big Ten conference match of the regular season, Northwestern was bested today in a defensive struggle with Ohio State. The Buckeyes' only goal came off an 81st-minute cross immediately in front of the NU net. Northwestern's defense allowed OSU only nine shots for the game.

NEXT NORTHWESTERN MATCH: Fri., Oct. 23 3 p.m. at Loyola-Chicago

NORTHWESTERN at Ohio State
Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998
OSU Sports Field -- Columbus, Ohio
Weather: cool, windy, 74 Attendance: 247
Officials: Vic West, Ted Grigoriou, Alec Bradfort

Scoring by Periods 1 2 F
Northwestern       0 0 0
Ohio State         0 1 1

Scoring: 1. OSU Melanie Vierling (Melissa Fox, 81st minute)

Shots: NU 8, OSU 9 Corner Kicks: NU 5, OSU 6

Fouls: NU 13, OSU 8 Cards Issued: none

Goalie Saves: NU 3 (Erin Ekeberg); OSU 3 (Amber Barnes)

Updated Records: Northwestern, 10-3-1, 6-3 Big Ten Ohio State 8-6-1, 3-5-1 Big Ten

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