BLOOMINGTON, IN. – In the first meeting between the two programs, Northwestern outshot UCLA, 17-14 but it was not enough to overtake the Bruins in the first overtime battle of the season as the Wildcats fell in their season opener, 1-0.
NU came out firing on all cylinders in the second half, taking four shots in the first 10 minutes and finished with seven shots on goal. The Bruins scored the golden goal in the 94th minute to end the game.
Northwestern will return to the field Sunday, Sept. 1 to take on ACC foe Pitt at 4 p.m. CT.
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NU came out firing on all cylinders in the second half, taking four shots in the first 10 minutes and finished with seven shots on goal. The Bruins scored the golden goal in the 94th minute to end the game.
Northwestern will return to the field Sunday, Sept. 1 to take on ACC foe Pitt at 4 p.m. CT.
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- First meeting between Northwestern and UCLA
- Three first-years saw the field for the first time as Wildcats: Jack Ratterman (95), Logan Weaver (35) , and Vicente Castro (45)
- First overtime game of the season
- Bardia Kimiavi and Richie Bennett had three shots apiece
- Mika Miskovic led recorded three saves bringing his career total to 94
Be the first to know what's going on with the 'Cats -- Follow @NU_Sports on Twitter, become a fan of Northwestern Athletics on Facebook, check us out on Instagram, visit our Social Media page and download our mobile app from the Apple Store and Google Play! To get involved with the #B1GCats, become a season-ticket holder or join the Wildcat Fund!
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