October 18, 1998
Summary: 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 NORTHWESTERN MATCH: Fri., Oct. 23 3 p.m. at Loyola-Chicago
NORTHWESTERN at Ohio State
Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998
OSU Sports Field -- Columbus, Ohio
Weather: cool, windy, 74 Attendance: 247
Officials: Vic West, Ted Grigoriou, Alec Bradfort
Scoring by Periods 1 2 F Northwestern 0 0 0 Ohio State 0 1 1
Scoring: 1. 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: Northwestern, 10-3-1, 6-3 Big Ten Ohio State 8-6-1, 3-5-1 Big Ten