'Cats Wrap up Non-Conference Play against Harvard

Sunday, September 15

Evanston, Ill.

1 p.m. CT

Northwestern

Harvard

Photo by: Mary Grace Grabill/Northwestern Athletics

'Cats Wrap up Non-Conference Play against Harvard

9/14/2024 2:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Game Notes

EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern women's soccer is set to conclude non-conference play against Harvard on Sunday, September 15 at 1 p.m. CT on B1G+.

Last Time Out
Despite outshooting the Boilermakers 20-7, Northwestern dropped its Big Ten opener on Thursday evening 2-0 to Purdue. The setback marked NU's first at home this season.

'Cat Stats

NU opponents are averaging 2.0 shots on goal per game this season.
Kennedy Roesch's 3 game-winning goals ranks fourth in the nation.
Josie Aulicino currently ranks 3rd in program history in career goals (24), 2nd in career assists (30), and 2nd 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 72.2% of her shot attempts on goal, tied for the 15th-best shot accuracy in the nation.
Northwestern has outshot its opponent in seven of eight games.
The Wildcats have placed more shots on goal than their opponent in all eight games this season.
Northwestern is 15-0-1 when scoring 3+ goals since 2022.
Northwestern boasts a 17-3-3 record (.804 winning percentage) in regular season non-conference play since 2022.
Northwestern has 30 wins since 2022, third-most amongst B1G programs over that span.

Scouting the Opposition
Sunday's matchup will mark the second all-time meeting between Northwestern and Harvard on the pitch, with the Crimson claiming the only previous match 2-0 on September 8, 2019 in Cambridge. The Crimson (4-0-2) are unbeaten on the 2024 campaign, most recently dispatching Milwaukee 4-2 in the Cream City.

Up Next
Northwestern will jump back into Big Ten play with a road contest at Penn State on Thursday, September 18 at 6 p.m. CT on B1G+.