COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Northwestern fell 2-0 to Penn St. Thursday in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinal at Lower.com Field.
The Wildcats dropped to 14-4-2 on the season following the defeat.
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Penn State 2
Northwestern 0
Battled 'til the final whistle.
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How it Happened
The Nittany Lions jumped out to an early lead, scoring two goals in the first 19 minutes, the Wildcats regrouped and rallied to pressure the Nittany Lions for the remainder of the game. Northwestern dominated the second half, outshooting PSU 12 to 2, including a 9-1 advantage in shots on goal in the final 45 minutes.
Game Notes
- The Wildcats head to the NCAA Tournament with a 14-4-2 record, their best record since 2016
- NU outshot Penn State 14 to 5 for the entire game, including 12 to 2 in the second half
- Northwestern recorded nine shots on goal, compared to just three for Penn State
- The Wildcats held a 8-2 advantage in corner kicks
The 'Cats will learn their NCAA Tournament destiny during the NCAA Selection Show on Monday, November 7 at 3 p.m. CT on NCAA.com.
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