CHAMPAIGN, -- Northwestern got a pair of goals from Josie Aulicino in a 4-0 shutout triumph over in-state rival Illinois Sunday on the road at Demirjian Park.
The victory improved Northwestern's record to 10-1-2 overall and 4-0-1 in Big Ten action.
How it Happened
Northwestern opened the scoring when Rowan Lapi notched her third goal of the season and second from the penalty spot in the 33rd minute.
.@rowanlapi slips one by the keeper and @NUWSoccer takes the lead! ????? pic.twitter.com/XtuFdfVXDC
— Northwestern On BTN (@NUOnBTN) October 2, 2022
The Wildcats extended their lead to 2-0 on a goal from Danika Austin in the 57th minute.
That goal was so dirty, @ddaustin29 needs her shoes shined pic.twitter.com/MdvjHYzcco
— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) October 2, 2022
Northwestern made it a 3-0 lead on Aulicino's 66th-minute goal, her sixth of the season. Lily Gilbertson assisted the goal.
That goal was so dirty, @ddaustin29 needs her shoes shined pic.twitter.com/MdvjHYzcco
— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) October 2, 2022
The Wildcats went ahead 4-0 with a 72nd-minute goal from Aulicino, her seventh goal of the season.. The goal capped the scoring in the game.
72' | GOAL! @AulicinoJosie gets her second of the game from the penalty spot pic.twitter.com/6nl6JGh1uO
— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) October 2, 2022
Game Notes
- Northwestern extended its unbeaten streak to eleven games, the longest in program history
- NU has scored a first half goal in the eighth straight games
- Mia Raben collected four saves for the Wildcats out of eight total Fighting Illini shots
- Northwestern peppered 11 shots on goal
The 'Cats return home to Martin Stadium this Friday to take on the Big Ten-leading Wisconsin Badgers. The contest kicks off at 7 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on B1G+. Admission is free.
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