Northwestern University Athletics

Thursday, October 17
Ann Arbor, Mich.
6 p.m. CT

Northwestern

at

Michigan

Alex Fallon
Photo by: Ayelet Prottas/Northwestern Athletics

'Cats Head to Ann Arbor for Wednesday Clash

10/16/2024 4:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer

EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern women's soccer hits the road on Thursday as they get set to take on Michigan in Ann Arbor. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. CT on B1G+.

Last Time Out
Last time out, Northwestern was unable to net the equalizer in a 2-1 setback against No. 23 USC. After USC took a 1-0 lead into halftime, NU responded with an Emma Phillips equalizer to level the game at one apiece in the 53rd minute. In the 59th minute, the Trojans grabbed a 2-1 lead from the penalty spot and held on for the win.

'Cat Stats
  • Josie Aulicino currently ranks 3rd in program history in career goals (25), T-1st in career assists (31), and 2nd in career points (81).
  • Aulicino has registered a point against 10 of 15 conference opponents faced.
  • Emma Phillips (1st- 1,440) and Tanna Schornstein (2nd- 1,436), Caterina Regazzoni (3rd- 1,385), and Josie Aulicino (8th- 1,346) rank top 10 in the Big Ten in minutes played.
  • 26.7% of Northwestern's total minutes played (4,233/15,840) this season have been played by first-years.
  • Northwestern is 15-0-1 when scoring 3+ goals since 2022.
  • Northwestern boasts a 17-3-4 record (.792 winning percentage) in regular season non-conference play since 2022.
  • Kennedy Roesch's five goals are the most by a first year since 2010.
Scouting the Opposition
Thursday's game will mark the 30th meeting all time between Northwestern and Michigan. The Wolverines lead the all-time series 15-8-6. Last season, Michigan claimed a 2-0 win in Evanston despite being outshot 13-9. 

Up Next
Northwestern stays in Michigan for a matchup with No. 21 Michigan State on Sunday, October 20 at 12 p.m. CT on B1G+.
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Monday, October 20
Women's Soccer - 'Cats Knock off Illini in Rivalry Clash (10/16/25)
Friday, October 17
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