Northwestern University Athletics
Sunday, October 1
Evanston, Ill.
11 a.m. CT
Northwestern
(11-1 (4-0B1G))
1
vs
0
#15 Michigan
(6-5 (1-3B1G))
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northwestern | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Photo by: Mary Grace Grabill/Northwestern Athletics
'Cats Win 11th Straight With Thrilling 1-0 Victory Over No. 15 Michigan
10/1/2023 1:41:00β―PM | Field Hockey
EVANSTON, Ill. - Lauren Wadas broke a scoreless tie with No. 15 Michigan (6-5, 1-3 B1G) with under six minutes left in the game to give Northwestern field hockey (11-1, 4-0 B1G) their 11th straight win on Sunday at Lakeside Field.
The 'Cats' offense was in control for the majority of the game, outshooting Michigan 5-2 in the first quarter and 10-0 in the second quarter. Northwestern also held a 7-0 advantage in corners during the first half. Despite the lopsided stats, however, the 'Cats failed to find the back of the net before halftime, and the teams entered the break in a 0-0 tie.
The stalemate held through the third quarter as well. With just over five minutes left in regulation, Wadas finally broke through for the 'Cats. On Northwestern's fourteenth corner attempt of the game, she snared a rebound and sent a goal in off the post - her first of the season.
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Northwestern's defense held steady for the remainder of the fourth quarter, and the Wildcats took home their 11th straight win by a final score of 1-0. The win streak is their longest since 1990 and is the sixth double-digit streak in program history.
Up next, the 'Cats will face another tough test against the 10-1 Iowa Hawkeyes on the road. Action from Iowa City is set to begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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The 'Cats' offense was in control for the majority of the game, outshooting Michigan 5-2 in the first quarter and 10-0 in the second quarter. Northwestern also held a 7-0 advantage in corners during the first half. Despite the lopsided stats, however, the 'Cats failed to find the back of the net before halftime, and the teams entered the break in a 0-0 tie.
The stalemate held through the third quarter as well. With just over five minutes left in regulation, Wadas finally broke through for the 'Cats. On Northwestern's fourteenth corner attempt of the game, she snared a rebound and sent a goal in off the post - her first of the season.
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CALL STOOD. LAUREN WADAS. 'CATS IN FRONT.
β Northwestern Field Hockey (@NUFHCats) October 1, 2023
Q4 | Northwestern 1, Michigan 0 pic.twitter.com/bLjUdR1fpl
Northwestern's defense held steady for the remainder of the fourth quarter, and the Wildcats took home their 11th straight win by a final score of 1-0. The win streak is their longest since 1990 and is the sixth double-digit streak in program history.
Up next, the 'Cats will face another tough test against the 10-1 Iowa Hawkeyes on the road. Action from Iowa City is set to begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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Team Stats
MICH
NU
Goals
0
1
Shots
4
25
Shots on Goal
0
10
Saves
9
0
Corners
1
14
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Wadas,Lauren
Follow up from blocked shot
54:41
Game Leaders
Shots
6
SOG
4
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
9
SOG
5
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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