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Northwestern
5-6-2, 0-4-1
#18 Iowa
9-0-3, 4-0-1
No. 18 Iowa Upends Northwestern 2-1
9/29/2024 5:25:00 PM | Women's Soccer
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern fell to Iowa 2-1 on Sunday, September 29 at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.
Northwestern fell to 5-6-2 overall and 0-4-1 in Big Ten play following the loss.
How it Happened
Both sides played to a scoreless first half, with Northwestern holding a slight edge in shots, 2-1 in the first 45 minutes.
In the 59th minute, Emma Phillips was fouled in the 18-yard box, earning a penalty kick for the Wildcats. Josie Aulicino stepped up to the spot and coolly slotted it home to give the 'Cats a 1-0 lead.
Iowa equalized on a goal from Elle Otto in the 67th minute and took the lead on Lauren Geczik's 88th-minute goal.
Game Notes
- Josie Aulicino tallied her third goal of the season and 25th of her career.
- Aulicino's goal marked her ninth point of the season and 81st career point.
- Reiley Fitzpatrick collected five saves for the Wildcats out of seven total Hawkeyes shots.
Northwestern continues Big Ten play when it travels to Minnesota on Friday, October 4 at 7 p.m. CT on B1G+.
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Team Stats
Josie Aulicino (2)
NU Josie Aulicino PENALTY KICK GOAL.
58:50
Elle Otto (1)
GOAL by IOWA Otto, Elle.
66:58
Lauren Geczik (1)
GOAL by IOWA Geczik, Lauren.
87:55
