Northwestern University Athletics
Northwestern
1-1-0, 1-1-0
Penn State
1-1-0, 1-1-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn St. | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Northwestern | 1 | 0 | 1 |
'Cats Drop Thursday Night Matchup to Nittany Lions
2/25/2021 11:18:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Playing in just her second-career game, first-year Josie Aulicino led the way for Northwestern. Aulicino finished the game with a team-leading three shots on goal and netted the 'Cats lone goal of the evening. Trailing 1-0 with five minutes remaining in the first half, Aulicino struck with an equalizer from nearly 25 yards away for her first-career goal. Marianna Annest recorded an assist on the goal.
?? Stop what you're doing. We have a #UPPER90SHOT alert from Josie Aulicino of @NUWSoccer ??
— Northwestern Athletics (@NU_Sports) February 26, 2021
"That was a LASER beam." ??
Boom. Tie game. #GoCats pic.twitter.com/ElGpB5D5bH
An absolute ROPE via @AulicinoJosie. ?? @NUWSoccer pic.twitter.com/Z64MJztlRO
— Northwestern On BTN (@NUOnBTN) February 26, 2021
Heading into the second half tied 1-1, Penn State reclaimed the lead following a penalty kick 10 minutes into the second frame. The Nittany Lions were able to extend the lead further with two additional second half goals by Ally Schlegel.
Northwestern will be back in action this Sunday, February 28 as the Wildcats return to their home turf at Ryan Fieldhouse to take on Maryland. Kick-off is slated for 12 pm CT, with action televised live on BTN+.
Team Stats
Kristin Schnurr (2)
Assisted By: Ally Schlegel
GOAL by PSU Schnurr, Kristin Assist by Schlegel, Ally.
16:46
Josie Aulicino (1)
Assisted By: Marianna Annest
GOAL by NU Aulicino, Josie Assist by Annest, Marianna.
39:46
Sam Coffey
PSU Sam Coffey PENALTY KICK GOAL.
58:19
Ally Schlegel (2)
Assisted By: Sam Coffey
GOAL by PSU Schlegel, Ally Assist by Coffey, Sam.
64:20
Ally Schlegel (2)
Assisted By: Sam Coffey
GOAL by PSU Schlegel, Ally Assist by Coffey, Sam.
77:43
