EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern women's soccer will host Oakland on Thursday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. CT at Martin Stadium on B1G+.
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Northwestern returns to Martin Stadium following a scoreless draw with Kansas State on Sunday. NU outshot K-State 19-3, including a 5-1 advantage in shots on goal, but was unable to find the back of the net.
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Northwestern is yet to allow a goal in the 2023 season, forcing back-to-back shutouts to open the season for the first time since 2017.
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Three Wildcats (Nicole Doucette, Emma Phillips, and Caterina Regazzoni) have played all 180 minutes this season.
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Thursday's matchup will mark the sixth all-time meeting between Northwestern and Oakland on the pitch. The two sides played to a scoreless draw last year in Rochester. Northwestern is undefeated all-time against the Golden Grizzlies, with a 3-2-0 record.
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Following Thursday's match against Oakland, the 'Cats will trek to Toledo for their second road game of the season. Kickoff from Ohio is set for 12 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
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Northwestern returns to Martin Stadium following a scoreless draw with Kansas State on Sunday. NU outshot K-State 19-3, including a 5-1 advantage in shots on goal, but was unable to find the back of the net.
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Northwestern is yet to allow a goal in the 2023 season, forcing back-to-back shutouts to open the season for the first time since 2017.
Sophomore goalkeeper Reiley Fitzpatrick logged a career high 90 minutes against Kansas State, notching one save on three shots faced in her first career shutout.Defense on Lock ????
— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) August 23, 2023
Back-to-back shutouts to open the season for the first time since 2017. pic.twitter.com/8w9WtO0EX5
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Three Wildcats (Nicole Doucette, Emma Phillips, and Caterina Regazzoni) have played all 180 minutes this season.
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Thursday's matchup will mark the sixth all-time meeting between Northwestern and Oakland on the pitch. The two sides played to a scoreless draw last year in Rochester. Northwestern is undefeated all-time against the Golden Grizzlies, with a 3-2-0 record.
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Following Thursday's match against Oakland, the 'Cats will trek to Toledo for their second road game of the season. Kickoff from Ohio is set for 12 p.m. CT on ESPN+.