Sunday, September 10
Evanston, Ill.
1 p.m.
Northwestern
3-3-1
0
vs
1
Pepperdine
4-2-1
1
2
F
Pepperdine
1
0
1
Northwestern
0
0
0
Nonconference Finale Goes to Pepperdine, 1-0
9/10/2017 3:54:00 PM | Women's Soccer
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern wrapped up nonconference play on Sunday at Martin Stadium with a close 1-0 loss to Pepperdine, a team receiving votes in the United Soccer Coaches' top-25 poll.
The Wildcats got off nine shots, four of which were on goal, but it was Pepperdine that snuck one across the line for the match's only score.
The Waves' Christina Settles scored unassisted in the 26th minute on a shot that hit off goalkeeper Lauren Clem's fingers and rolled across the line.
Northwestern finished the nonconference slate with a 3-3-1 mark and will now begin the process of defending its Big Ten title.
Junior Michele Chernesky and first-year Madi Kennel led the way with two shots apiece. Both of Kennel's were on goal but saved. Seven Wildcats took shots in all, but Pepperdine goalkeeper Brielle Preece made four saves for a clean sheet.
Chicago's Big Ten Team opens Big Ten play Thursday at No. 5 Penn State. The 6 p.m. CT match will be televised live on Big Ten Network.
The Wildcats got off nine shots, four of which were on goal, but it was Pepperdine that snuck one across the line for the match's only score.
The Waves' Christina Settles scored unassisted in the 26th minute on a shot that hit off goalkeeper Lauren Clem's fingers and rolled across the line.
Northwestern finished the nonconference slate with a 3-3-1 mark and will now begin the process of defending its Big Ten title.
Junior Michele Chernesky and first-year Madi Kennel led the way with two shots apiece. Both of Kennel's were on goal but saved. Seven Wildcats took shots in all, but Pepperdine goalkeeper Brielle Preece made four saves for a clean sheet.
Chicago's Big Ten Team opens Big Ten play Thursday at No. 5 Penn State. The 6 p.m. CT match will be televised live on Big Ten Network.
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Team Stats
PEP
NU
Goals
1
0
Shots
16
9
Shots on Goal
8
4
Saves
4
7
Corners
7
5
Fouls
11
8
Scoring Plays
SETTLES, Christina (1)
Shot mishandled by Clem, rolled off her
25:43
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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