Northwestern University Athletics
Sunday, October 22
Piscataway, N.J.
12 p.m. CT
Northwestern
at
Rutgers
Photo by: Joanne Haner/Northwestern Athletics
'Cats Travel to Rutgers for Decision Day Matchup
10/21/2023 11:41:00 AM | Women's Soccer
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern will travel to Rutgers for its regular season finale on Sunday with a Big Ten Tournament berth on the line. Kickoff from Yurcak Field is set for 12 p.m. CT on B1G+.
The top eight teams in the Big Ten qualify for the Big Ten Tournament. Northwestern can earn a Big Ten Tournament berth with a win.
Last time out, Northwestern defeated Minnesota 3-0 behind goals from Caterina Regazzoni, Emma Phillips, and Josie Aulicino. Meg Boade tallied two assists in the victory.
The 'Cats have outshot opponents in 11 of 16 games this season. Northwestern has tallied 15+ shots eight times this season and 20+ shots four times.
Meg Boade ranks first in the Big Ten and second nationally with 14 assists. Boade's 14 asssists are the most in a single-season in NU history.
Ella Hase's 10 goals lead all Wildcats and ranks third in the Big Ten. Four of Hase's goals have stood up as game-winners, second-most in the Big Ten. Hase's four game-winners ranks second in NU single-season history as well, trailing only Shannon Schneeman (5, 2007).
Josie Aulicino's 28 career assists ranks second in school history, trailing only Kristen Palmer (31).
Sunday's matchup will mark the 10th all-time meeting between Northwestern and Rutgers on the pitch. The Scarlet Knights hold a 4-3-2 advantage all-time. Last season, after the two sides drew 1-1 in the regular season, the Wildcats pulled out a 2-1 victory in the Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinal in Evanston.
Rutgers enters Sunday's contest at 8-6-3 and 4-4-1 in Big Ten play. The Scarlet Knights are one of five teams (Iowa, Michigan, Northwestern, Ohio State, and Rutgers) fighting for three remaining spots in the Big Ten Tournament.
Allison Lowrey leads the Scarlet Knights offensively with six goals and three assists. Olivia Bodmer handles goalkeeping duties for RU, posting a save percentage of .808 and allowing 0.84 goals per game.
The top eight teams in the Big Ten qualify for the Big Ten Tournament. Northwestern can earn a Big Ten Tournament berth with a win.
Last time out, Northwestern defeated Minnesota 3-0 behind goals from Caterina Regazzoni, Emma Phillips, and Josie Aulicino. Meg Boade tallied two assists in the victory.
The 'Cats have outshot opponents in 11 of 16 games this season. Northwestern has tallied 15+ shots eight times this season and 20+ shots four times.
Meg Boade ranks first in the Big Ten and second nationally with 14 assists. Boade's 14 asssists are the most in a single-season in NU history.
Ella Hase's 10 goals lead all Wildcats and ranks third in the Big Ten. Four of Hase's goals have stood up as game-winners, second-most in the Big Ten. Hase's four game-winners ranks second in NU single-season history as well, trailing only Shannon Schneeman (5, 2007).
Josie Aulicino's 28 career assists ranks second in school history, trailing only Kristen Palmer (31).
Sunday's matchup will mark the 10th all-time meeting between Northwestern and Rutgers on the pitch. The Scarlet Knights hold a 4-3-2 advantage all-time. Last season, after the two sides drew 1-1 in the regular season, the Wildcats pulled out a 2-1 victory in the Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinal in Evanston.
Rutgers enters Sunday's contest at 8-6-3 and 4-4-1 in Big Ten play. The Scarlet Knights are one of five teams (Iowa, Michigan, Northwestern, Ohio State, and Rutgers) fighting for three remaining spots in the Big Ten Tournament.
Allison Lowrey leads the Scarlet Knights offensively with six goals and three assists. Olivia Bodmer handles goalkeeping duties for RU, posting a save percentage of .808 and allowing 0.84 goals per game.
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