Northwestern University Athletics
Sunday, September 8
Evanston, Ill.
1 p.m. CT
Northwestern
vs
#21 Virginia Tech
'Cats Host No. 21 Hokies in Sunday Showdown
9/7/2024 12:13:00 PM | Women's Soccer
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern women's soccer will pkay host to No. 21 Virginia Tech on Sunday, September 8 at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium at 1 p.m. CT on B1G+.
Last Time Out
Last time out, the Wildcats routed Illinois State 4-0, behind goals from Kennedy Roesch, Megan Norkett, and Josie Aulicino. The 'Cats scored early and often, outshooting the Redbirds 13-5.
'Cat Stats
Northwestern will open Big Ten play on Thursday, September 12 at home at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Kickoff for the conference lidlifter is set for 6 p.m. CT on B1G+. Admission for Northwestern women's soccer home games is free all regular season long.
Last Time Out
Last time out, the Wildcats routed Illinois State 4-0, behind goals from Kennedy Roesch, Megan Norkett, and Josie Aulicino. The 'Cats scored early and often, outshooting the Redbirds 13-5.
'Cat Stats
- Four different Wildcats representing four different classes have tallied at least one goal through the team's first six games.
- NU's opponents are averaging just 1.33 shots on goal per game.
- Josie Aulicino currently ranks third in program history in career goals (24), second in career assists (29), and second in career points (77). The midfielder earned All-Big Ten honors in 2021 and 2022 and All-North Region honors in 2022.
- Three Wildcats (Maddie Finnerty, Emma Phillips, and Tanna Schornstein) have played all 540 minutes this season.
- Seven of the 25 teams in the most recent United Soccer Coaches Poll are on NU's 2024 schedule.
- Caterina Regazzoni is putting 85.7% of her shot attempts on goal, tied for the fifth-best shot accuracy in the nation.
- Northwestern is 15-0-1 when scoring 3+ goals since 2022.
Scouting the Opposition
Thursday's matchup will mark the second all-time meeting between Northwestern and Virginia Tech on the pitch. The Wildcats rallied past Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, 3-2 last season in the team's first-ever meeting. The No.21 Hokies are 5-1-1, coming off a 2-1 loss to Liberty on Thursday night and are outscoring opponents 12-3 on the season, with 10 different goalscorers.
Northwestern will open Big Ten play on Thursday, September 12 at home at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Kickoff for the conference lidlifter is set for 6 p.m. CT on B1G+. Admission for Northwestern women's soccer home games is free all regular season long.
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