EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern overcame a 2-0 first half deficit to defeat Kent State 3-2 in the home opener at Martin Stadium on Sunday.
Midfielder Josie Aulicino continued her standout sophomore season with another brilliant performance, scoring a goal and assisting on the two other. Graduate midfielder Regan Steigleder scored a goal and added an assist. Sophomore Ingrid Falls scored the game winner early in the second half for the first goal of her career.Â
The Wildcats improved to 2-3 on the season and dropped the Golden Flashes to 3-2.Â
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Northwestern is back in action on Thursday with a trip to Illinois State. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT from Adelaide Street Field.
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Midfielder Josie Aulicino continued her standout sophomore season with another brilliant performance, scoring a goal and assisting on the two other. Graduate midfielder Regan Steigleder scored a goal and added an assist. Sophomore Ingrid Falls scored the game winner early in the second half for the first goal of her career.Â
The Wildcats improved to 2-3 on the season and dropped the Golden Flashes to 3-2.Â
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?? Just Josie dribbling 40 yards and launching a rocket off her right foot. ??
— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) September 5, 2021
And Ingrid finishes it off – What a comeback from the 'Cats!#GoCats pic.twitter.com/rWPZYXZad5
The second goal ??
— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) September 5, 2021
How did @ReganSteigleder score from there?! ??
Second half kicking off now...#GoCats pic.twitter.com/m7u82ive8P
Our first goal: @ReganSteigleder and @AulicinoJosie with the perfect linkup ??#GoCats pic.twitter.com/PwByULbFJd
— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) September 5, 2021
Northwestern is back in action on Thursday with a trip to Illinois State. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT from Adelaide Street Field.
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