October 18, 1998
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Playing in its final Big Ten conference match of the regular season, Northwestern was bested today in a defensive struggle with Ohio State.
The Buckeyes, only goal came off an 81st-minute cross immediately in front of the NU net. Northwestern's defense allowed OSU only nine shots for the game.
Next match: Friday, October 23 at 3 p.m. vs. Loyola-Chicago - Lakeside Field.
1 2 - F Northwestern 0 0 - 0 Ohio State 0 1 - 1Scoring: OSU Melanie Vierling (Melissa Fox, 81st minute)
Shots: NU 8, OSU 9 Corner Kicks: NU 5, OSU 6
Fouls: NU 13, OSU 8 Cards Issued: none
Goalie Saves: NU 3 (Erin Ekeberg); OSU 3 (Amber Barnes)
Updated Records: NW, 10-3-1, 6-3 Big Ten; OSU 8-6-1, 3-5-1 Big Ten
Attendance: 247
Officials: Vic West, Ted Grigoriou, Alec Bradfort