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NU Drops Sunday Night Contest to No. 22 PurdueNU Drops Sunday Night Contest to No. 22 Purdue

NU Drops Sunday Night Contest to No. 22 Purdue

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EVANSTON, Ill. – First-year Camryn Freeman scored her fifth goal of the season, but Northwestern fell 3-1 to No. 22 Purdue on Sunday night at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.

In the sixth minute, senior forward Sarah O’Donnell delivered a cross into the box, finding sophomore forward Liz Cardwell. Cardwell curled a shot on target, forcing Purdue goalkeeper Grace Miller to tip the attempt off the bar. Freeman found the rebound and headed it home to give the ‘Cats (5-10-3, 3-7-1 Big Ten) the early lead. The Lancaster, Calif., native’s tally marked her team-high fifth goal of the season and second in as many games. 

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In the 20th minute, Purdue (14-2-2, 8-2-1 Big Ten) was awarded a penalty kick, with senior midfielder Irene Campo stepping up to the spot. Campo fired a shot on target, but senior goalkeeper CJ Roy stretched to make the diving save and preserve the Wildcat lead.

The Boilermakers scored three goals in four minutes and eight seconds of game time spanning both halves to grab a 3-1 lead. Sophomore forward Cherry Yu struck the equalizer from distance in the 45th minute. Senior midfielder Megan Santa Cruz put the Boilers in front in the 47th minute. Junior forward Jaiden Anderson scored her 17th goal of the season in the 49th minute, assisted by junior forward Carle McKenzie to make it 3-1.

Northwestern will close out the regular season on Friday, Oct. 30, with a matchup against No. 5 Michigan State. Kickoff from Northwestern Medicine Field is set for 6:30 p.m. CT on B1G+.

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