Northwestern University Athletics
Friday, October 11
Evanston, Ill.
7 P.M.
Northwestern
5-6-2, 3-2-1
2
vs
1
Michigan State
8-5-1, 1-4-1
1
2
F
Michigan St.
1
0
1
Northwestern
1
1
2
Wildcats Comeback for Thrilling Win over Spartans at Martin Stadium
10/11/2019 9:11:00 PM | Women's Soccer
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 14th minute and graduate student Olivia Korhonen put in the game-deciding goal on a 58thminute header assisted by sophomore Olivia Stone.
The goal was the second of Korhonen's career, with the first coming against Michigan on October 9, 2016.
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.
First-year student Lily Gilbertson netted her first career goal in the 14th minute and graduate student Olivia Korhonen put in the game-deciding goal on a 58thminute header assisted by sophomore Olivia Stone.
Right place at the right time.
— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) October 12, 2019
Gilbertson puts it away and we're all tied up!#B1GCats x #GoCats pic.twitter.com/mtSnBpu9ts
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.
— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) October 12, 2019
The stepover and cross from Olivia Stone ??
And then a beautiful header from Korhonen!#B1GCats x #GoCats pic.twitter.com/MmbxTRkUBg
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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Team Stats
MSU
NWU
Goals
1
2
Shots
9
3
Shots on Goal
7
2
Saves
0
6
Corners
1
4
Fouls
9
5
Scoring Plays
Paige Webber (1)
Assisted By: Danielle Stephan
GOAL by MSU Webber, Paige Assist by Stephan, Danielle.
09:18
Lily Gilbertson (1)
GOAL by NWU Gilbertson, Lily.
13:48
Olivia Korhonen (1)
Assisted By: Olivia Stone
GOAL by NWU Korhonen, Olivia Assist by Stone, Olivia.
57:27
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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