Northwestern University Athletics
Sunday, September 22
Columbus, Ohio
11 a.m. CT
Northwestern
at
#17 Ohio State
'Cats Travel to Columbus for Contest at No. 17 Ohio State
9/21/2024 5:27:00 PM | Women's Soccer
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern women's soccer will play its second ranked opponent in as many games when it visits No. 17 Ohio State on Sunday, September 22 at 11 a.m. CT on BTN.
Last Time Out
Last time out, Northwestern fell 1-0 at the hands of No. 9 Penn State. Both sides played to an even first half, going into the locker room scoreless at the break. In the 49th minute, Penn State took a 1-0 lead on a goal by Kaitlyn MacBean. Despite a late flurry of chances, NU was unable to net the equalizer.
'Cat Stats
Last Time Out
Last time out, Northwestern fell 1-0 at the hands of No. 9 Penn State. Both sides played to an even first half, going into the locker room scoreless at the break. In the 49th minute, Penn State took a 1-0 lead on a goal by Kaitlyn MacBean. Despite a late flurry of chances, NU was unable to net the equalizer.
'Cat Stats
- NU opponents are averaging 2.22 shots on goal per game.
- Josie Aulicino currently ranks 3rd in program history in career goals (24), 2nd in career assists (30), and 2nd in career points (78).
- Six NU opponents are represented in the United Soccer Coaches Poll, with two more receiving votes.
- Northwestern has outshot its opponent in eight of 10 games.
- The Wildcats have placed more shots on goal than their opponent in nine of 10 games this season.
- 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.
- Northwestern has 30 wins since 2022, third-most amongst Big Ten programs over that span.
Sunday's matchup will mark the 29th all-time meeting between Northwestern and Ohio State on the pitch, with the Buckeyes holding a 17-8-3 advantage all-time. Last time the two teams faced off, NU came away with a 2-0 victory on the final day of the 2022 regular season.
Up Next
Northwestern returns home to Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium for a two-match homestand. The Wildcats will host Maryland on Thursday, September 26 and Iowa on Sunday, September 29. Both games will be streamed on B1G+. Admission at Northwestern women's soccer games at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium is free all regular season long.
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