EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern battled back from an early deficit to defeat Michigan State 2-1 Friday night at Martin Stadium.
 
First-year student Lily Gilbertson netted her first career goal in the 14^th minute and graduate student Olivia Korhonen put in the game-deciding goal on a 58^thminute header assisted by sophomore Olivia Stone.

Right place at the right time.

Gilbertson puts it away and we're all tied up!#B1GCats x #GoCats pic.twitter.com/mtSnBpu9ts

— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) October 12, 2019
 

 
The goal was the second of Korhonen's career, with the first coming against Michigan on October 9, 2016.
 

Wildcats and Set Pieces. Name a better duo.

The stepover and cross from Olivia Stone ??
And then a beautiful header from Korhonen!#B1GCats x #GoCats pic.twitter.com/MmbxTRkUBg

— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) October 12, 2019

Sophomore Mackenzie Wood was reliable as usual in goal with six saves for her fourth game in a row with five or more saves.
 
The win brings the Wildcats to 5-6-2 overall on the season, moving to 3-2-1 in conference play. 

Northwestern is back in action on Sunday when it hosts Michigan for the second game of its weekend homestand. Kickoff against the Wolverines is set for 1 p.m.
 

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