September 21, 2023, Evanston, IL: A game between Northwestern Women’s soccer and Michigan play at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium in Evanston, IL on Thursday, September 21, 2023. (Photo by Mary Grace Grabill/Northwestern Athletics). September 21, 2023, Evanston, IL: A game between Northwestern Women’s soccer and Michigan play at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium in Evanston, IL on Thursday, September 21, 2023. (Photo by Mary Grace Grabill/Northwestern Athletics).
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No. 18 Wildcats Suffer First Setback against No. 19 Michigan

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Box Score

EVANSTON, Ill. – No. 18 Northwestern fell 2-0 at home to No. 19 Michigan for its first loss of the season on Thursday at Martin Stadium.

Northwestern fell to 7-1-2 overall and 1-1-0 in Big Ten action after the loss.

How it Happened

Michigan scored in the 7th minute and again in the 82nd minute to escape with a 2-0 lead. The Wildcats recorded 13 shots in the loss, seven of them on goal. Northwestern faced nine Michigan shots, four of them on goal.

Game Notes

  • Northwestern outshot Michigan 13-9.
  • The Wildcats held a 7-4 advantage in shots on goal.
  • The 'Cats earned 10 corner kicks, compared to just four for the Wolverines. 
  • Michigan goalkeeper Stephanie Sparkowski made six saves en route to the clean sheet.
  • Northwestern outshot Michigan 6-0 between the 53rd and 79th minutes. 
  • The shutout marks Northwestern's first time being shut out in Big Ten play since Oct. 24, 2021. 
  • 1,277 spectators attended the match.

Northwestern looks to bounce back on Sunday on the road at Indiana. Kickoff from Bloomington is set for 12 p.m. CT on B1G+.

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