VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.- Northwestern field hockey took down Maryland 2-1 on Sunday, thanks to a late goal by Bente Baekers. With the win, the 'Cats move to 3-1 on the season, their best start through four games since 2014.
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After Maryland tied the score in the third period, it looked as if Northwestern was headed towards its second-straight overtime contest. However, Bente Baekers saved the day for the 'Cats with a magnificent solo-goal in the 54th minute. Baekers, the 2019 Big Ten Freshman of the Year, tallied three shots on the day.
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First-year Annabel Skubisz made her third start for the 'Cats and made four saves on the day.
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Sophomore Peyton Halsey led Northwestern with four shots and recorded two shots on goal.
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Chicago's Big Ten Team looks to continue its hot start to the season on Friday, Mar. 12, as Indiana travels to Evanston for the Wildcats' home-opener.
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Sophomore Ana Medina Garcia kicked off the scoring in the 24th minute with her fourth-career goal. Lakin Berry picked up her first assist of the season on the Wildcats' opening goal.??GOALLLLLL!!!!! ??
— Northwestern FH (@NUFHCats) March 7, 2021
Bente Baekers gives us the lead!!
Q4 | NU 2, UMD 1 pic.twitter.com/8CQk8wXMc3
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After Maryland tied the score in the third period, it looked as if Northwestern was headed towards its second-straight overtime contest. However, Bente Baekers saved the day for the 'Cats with a magnificent solo-goal in the 54th minute. Baekers, the 2019 Big Ten Freshman of the Year, tallied three shots on the day.
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First-year Annabel Skubisz made her third start for the 'Cats and made four saves on the day.
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Sophomore Peyton Halsey led Northwestern with four shots and recorded two shots on goal.
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Chicago's Big Ten Team looks to continue its hot start to the season on Friday, Mar. 12, as Indiana travels to Evanston for the Wildcats' home-opener.