Regan Steigleder celebrates vs. Kent StateRegan Steigleder celebrates vs. Kent State
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Wildcats Roar Back for 3-2 Win in Home Opener

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EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern overcame a 2-0 first half deficit to defeat Kent State 3-2 in the home opener at Martin Stadium on Sunday.

Midfielder Josie Aulicino continued her standout sophomore season with another brilliant performance, scoring a goal and assisting on the two other. Graduate midfielder Regan Steigleder scored a goal and added an assist. Sophomore Ingrid Falls scored the game winner early in the second half for the first goal of her career. 

The Wildcats improved to 2-3 on the season and dropped the Golden Flashes to 3-2. 

 

?? Just Josie dribbling 40 yards and launching a rocket off her right foot. ??

And Ingrid finishes it off – What a comeback from the 'Cats!#GoCats pic.twitter.com/rWPZYXZad5

— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) September 5, 2021

The second goal ??

How did @ReganSteigleder score from there?! ??

Second half kicking off now...#GoCats pic.twitter.com/m7u82ive8P

— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) September 5, 2021

Our first goal: @ReganSteigleder and @AulicinoJosie with the perfect linkup ??#GoCats pic.twitter.com/PwByULbFJd

— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) September 5, 2021

Northwestern is back in action on Thursday with a trip to Illinois State. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT from Adelaide Street Field.