Northwestern University Athletics
No. 25 NU Hosts No. 23 Wisconsin on BTN Sunday
11/1/2013 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Nov. 1, 2013
| No. 23 Wisconsin (11-3-2, 2-2-0) at No. 25 Northwestern (9-4-3, 1-2-1) |
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| Date | Sunday, Nov. 3 | 2:00 p.m. CT |
| Location | Lakeside Field | Evanston, Ill. |
| Live Stats | Gametracker |
| Live Video | Big Ten Network |
| Social Media | @NUMensSoccer  | Facebook  |
EVANSTON, Ill.-- No. 25 Northwestern (9-4-3, B1G 1-2-1) takes on No. 23 Wisconsin live on the Big Ten Network.The Badgers lead the Big Ten in points (102) and goals (34) and NU ranks second in both categories (84 points, 28 goals).
NU is coming off a 4-1 victory against Loyola Chicago, where the 'Cats tied a season high with four goals.
Putting in Overtime
Overall this season, NU has played seven overtime games, six going into double overtime. The seven OT contests are the fourth most overtime games in a single season in school history, the most being nine in 2012.
The Wildcats six double overtime games this season is tied for the most in a single season in school history (6-2012)
Most 2OT Games, NU Single Season
1. 6 – 2013
1. 6 – 2012
3. 5 – 2009
4. 4 – Six times
Most OT Games, NU Single Season
1. 9 – 2012
2. 8 – 2019
2. 8 – 2004
4. 7 – 2013
Ice Water Veins
NU sophomore Joey Calistri is tied for the Big Ten lead with four game winning goals this season. Senior Chris Ritter ranks second with three.
Poll Position
Northwestern ranks No. 20 in this week's College Soccer News Top 30 National Poll and No. 23 by Top Drawer Soccer. In the NSCAA National Poll, NU ranks No. 25.
Ritter Named Senior CLASS Award Finalist
Northwestern senior midfielder Chris Ritter has been named a Top 10 finalist for the 2013 Senior CLASS Award.
The award, which is an acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, honors the attributes of senior student-athletes in four areas: community, classroom, character and competition. It focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities.
Fans can vote for Ritter by online at www.SeniorCLASSaward.com.The fan vote runs through November 25.
Where Joey Calistri Ranks
Sophomore forward Joey Calistri has tallied 12 goals, three assists and 28 points this season. His 12 goals and 28 points are the most in the Big Ten. He ranks tied for second in the nation in goals (12) and his 28 points are the fifth most in the nation.
NCAA Leaders, Goals
1. 15 - Denzel Clarke, Gardner-Webb
2 . 12 - Joey Calistri, Northwestern
2. 12 - Five other players tied
NCAA Leaders, Points
1. 32 - Neco Brett, Robert Morris
2. 31 - Denzel Clarke, Gardner-Webb
3. 29 - Guillermo Delgado, Delaware
3. 29 - Patrick Mullins, Maryland
5 . 28 - Joey Calistri, Northwestern
Climbing the Charts
Sophomore forward Joey Calistri's 11 goals this season and 20 career goals has already cracked into the Top 10 in the Northwestern record book.
Northwestern Career Goal Leaders
1. 33 -- Matt Eliason, 2007-10
2. 30 -- Jonathan Hall, 1986-89
3. 28 -- Brad North, 2003-2006
3. 28 -- Gerardo Alvarez, 2003-2006
5. 25 -- Paul Cirino, 1985-88
5. 25 -- Scott Freidheim, 1983-86
7. 22 -- Oliver Kupe, 2008-11
8. 21 -- Joey Calistri, 2012-Present
9. 20 -- Andy McDermott, 1994-97
9. 20 -- Jim Muldoon, 1985-88
Most Goals, Northwestern Single Season
1. 17 -- Jonathan Hall, 1988
2. 13 -- Matt Eliason, 2009
3. 12 -- Joey Calistri, 2013
3. 12 -- Five other players tied
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