Northwestern University Athletics
Northwestern
10-2-3, 4-2-1
Indiana
7-4-4, 3-2-2
'Cats Climb to Top of the Big Ten Table with 1-0 Win over Indiana
10/24/2023 9:32:00 PM | Men's Soccer
EVANSTON, Ill. – Nigel Prince's 25th minute goal catapulted Northwestern past Indiana in a massive Big Ten matchup on Tuesday at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium.
The 'Cats improved to 10-2-3 overall and 4-2-1 in Big Ten play with the victory. With 13 points in Big Ten play, Northwestern stands tied for first with Penn State and Michigan State heading into the last day of the regular season on Sunday. Northwestern's 10 wins are its most since 2013.
How it HappenedB1G THREE POINTS! ??
— Northwestern Men's Soccer (@NUMensSoccer) October 25, 2023
25' ?? Prince pic.twitter.com/jZuMtqnU5r
Northwestern broke through in the 25th minute when Nigel Prince scored the first goal of his career, assisted by Reese Mayer.
Northwestern's defense held strong for the remaining 65 minutes to keep the Hoosiers off the scoreboard. Jackson Weyman tallied three saves.Reese Mayer ?? Nigel Prince
— Northwestern Men's Soccer (@NUMensSoccer) October 25, 2023
Just like we drew it up. ?? pic.twitter.com/AGfg0zYyVf
Game Notes
- The win marked Northwestern's first over Indiana since February 27, 2020.
- Northwestern's 10 wins are the program's most since 2013.
- Nigel Prince tallied his first collegiate goal in the win, becoming the 12th Wildcat to tally a goal this season.
- Reese Mayer notched his third assist in a Wildcat uniform.
- Northwestern totaled two shots on goal
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Team Stats
Nigel Prince (1)
Assisted By: Reese Mayer
GOAL by NU Prince, Nigel Assist by Mayer, Reese.
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