Northwestern University Athletics
Northwestern
7-1-2, 1-1-0
#19 Michigan
6-1-2, 2-0-0
No. 18 Wildcats Suffer First Setback against No. 19 Michigan
9/21/2023 8:58:00 PM | Women's Soccer
EVANSTON, Ill. – No. 18 Northwestern fell 2-0 at home to No. 19 Michigan for its first loss of the season on Thursday at Martin Stadium.
Northwestern fell to 7-1-2 overall and 1-1-0 in Big Ten action after the loss.
How it Happened
Michigan scored in the 7th minute and again in the 82nd minute to escape with a 2-0 lead. The Wildcats recorded 13 shots in the loss, seven of them on goal. Northwestern faced nine Michigan shots, four of them on goal.
Game Notes
- Northwestern outshot Michigan 13-9.
- The Wildcats held a 7-4 advantage in shots on goal.
- The 'Cats earned 10 corner kicks, compared to just four for the Wolverines.
- Michigan goalkeeper Stephanie Sparkowski made six saves en route to the clean sheet.
- Northwestern outshot Michigan 6-0 between the 53rd and 79th minutes.
- The shutout marks Northwestern's first time being shut out in Big Ten play since Oct. 24, 2021.
- 1,277 spectators attended the match.
Northwestern looks to bounce back on Sunday on the road at Indiana. Kickoff from Bloomington is set for 12 p.m. CT on B1G+.
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Team Stats
Gabrielle Prych (4)
Assisted By: Avery Peters
GOAL by U-M Prych, Gabrielle Assist by Peters, Avery.
06:36
Sammi Woods (5)
Assisted By: Gabrielle Prych
GOAL by U-M Woods, Sammi Assist by Prych, Gabrielle.
81:40
