Sept. 6, 2002
EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern had some scoring chances early and late but fell short to Valparaiso, 2-0, Friday at Lakeside Field.
The 'Cats had the first scoring opportunity on a free kick by Steven Jedlinski (Palatine, Ill./Fremd). Jedlinski's attempt hit the post and a Paul Elkins (Glenview, Ill./Glenbrook South) putback try was denied by a diving Jeff Oleck.
The Crusaders got on the board late in the first half, as Ben Olson's diving header slipped by J.D. Martin (North Brunswick, N.J./North Brunswick).
"They made a big play, and we didn't," said NU Head Coach Tim Lenahan. "We just have to get better at finishing."
Valpo's Billy Wanecke added another goal on a breakaway seconds before the game ended.
With the loss, the Wildcats dropped to 2-2-0 while the Crusaders improved to 1-2-0.
Northwestern returns to action Sept. 13 against La Salle at the Lafayette College Tournament.