MILWAUKEE, Wis. – No. 18 Northwestern notched two goals in the first five minutes and tacked on two more to run away with a 4-0 shutout win over Marquette on Thursday at Valley Fields.
Northwestern outshot the Golden Eagles 19-7 and held an 11-4 advantage in shots on goal. Josie Aulicino, Meg Boade, and Ella Hase notched a goal and an assist each.
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How it Happened
Northwestern opened the scoring just forty seconds into the game when Holland Carey slotted a ball to Meg Boade, who beat the goalkeeper before passing to Ella Hase who slotted it home.
The Wildcats added another score on a goal from Boade – on a shot from just outside the 18-yard box -- in the fourth minute.
Northwestern built its lead to 3-0 when Emma Phillips headed home a corner kick at the 15-minute mark. Josie Aulicino assisted on the goal.
The Wildcats extended the lead to 4-0 when Aulicino found the back of the net from long range for her 17th career goal. Hase registered an assist the goal.
Game Notes
• Northwestern claimed its third consecutive win over Marquette.• The 'Cats secured their second consecutive win in a season opener.
• NU's four goals are the tied for the most in a season opener in program history.
• The Wildcats claimed their fifth consecutive win over a BIG EAST foe.
• Northwestern moves to 8-0-0 in games that Meg Boade tallies a goal.
• Seven Wildcats (Ramira Ambrose, Holland Carey, Jaelyn Eisenhart, Maddie Finnerty, Gina Muzi, Megan Norkett, Keira Wagner) made their Northwestern debut.
• Marquette was assessed five yellow cards.
The Wildcats are back in action on Sunday, August 20 for their home opener at Martin Stadium against Kansas State. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. CT on B1G+.
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