Northwestern University Athletics
Thursday, September 12
Evanston, Ill.
6 p.m. CT
Northwestern
vs
Purdue
Wildcats Open Big Ten Play at Home against Purdue
9/11/2024 2:09:00 PM | Women's Soccer
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern women's soccer opens Big Ten play on Thursday, September 12 at 6 p.m. CT at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on B1G+.
Last Time Out
Last time out, Northwestern defeated No. 21 Virginia Tech 1-0 on Sunday afternoon behind a goal from Caterina Regazzoni. The win marked Northwestern's first win over a ranked opponent since defeating No. 20 Rutgers 2-1 on October 30, 2022 in the Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals. The 'Cats limited the Hokies to season lows in shots (7) and shots on goal (3).
'Cat Stats
Thursday's matchup will mark the 28th all-time meeting between Northwestern and Purdue on the pitch, with the Boilermakers leading the all-time series 26-9-2. Northwestern has won the last 2 meetings against Purdue, escaping 1-0 in West Lafayette last season behind a free kick goal by Caterina Regazzoni. The Boilermakers went 4-2-1 in non-conference play, most recently falling 1-0 to No. 24 Alabama. Gracie Dunaway leads or is tied for the team lead in goals (3), assists (2), and points (8). Emily Edwards has started the majority of games in goal, posting a save percentage of .773 and a goals against average of 0.86.
Up Next
Northwestern will close out its non-conference slate with a Sunday afternoon tilt with Harvard at 1 p.m. CT on Sunday, September 15 at 1 p.m. CT on B1G+.
Last Time Out
Last time out, Northwestern defeated No. 21 Virginia Tech 1-0 on Sunday afternoon behind a goal from Caterina Regazzoni. The win marked Northwestern's first win over a ranked opponent since defeating No. 20 Rutgers 2-1 on October 30, 2022 in the Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals. The 'Cats limited the Hokies to season lows in shots (7) and shots on goal (3).
'Cat Stats
- NU opponents are averaging 1.57 shots on goal per game this season.
- Kennedy Roesch's three game-winning goals ranks second in the nation.
- Josie Aulicino currently ranks 3rd in program history in career goals (24), second in career assists (30), and second in career points (78).
- Maddie Finnerty and Emma Phillips have played every minute this season.
- Six NU opponents are represented in the United Soccer Coaches Poll.
- Caterina Regazzoni is putting 86.7% of her shot attempts on goal, tied for the third-best shot accuracy in the nation.
- Northwestern is 15-0-1 when scoring 3+ goals since 2022.
- Northwestern has 30 wins since 2022, third-most amongst B1G programs over that span.
Thursday's matchup will mark the 28th all-time meeting between Northwestern and Purdue on the pitch, with the Boilermakers leading the all-time series 26-9-2. Northwestern has won the last 2 meetings against Purdue, escaping 1-0 in West Lafayette last season behind a free kick goal by Caterina Regazzoni. The Boilermakers went 4-2-1 in non-conference play, most recently falling 1-0 to No. 24 Alabama. Gracie Dunaway leads or is tied for the team lead in goals (3), assists (2), and points (8). Emily Edwards has started the majority of games in goal, posting a save percentage of .773 and a goals against average of 0.86.
Up Next
Northwestern will close out its non-conference slate with a Sunday afternoon tilt with Harvard at 1 p.m. CT on Sunday, September 15 at 1 p.m. CT on B1G+.
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