EVANSTON, Ill. – No. 13 Northwestern stormed back from a 1-0 deficit to knock off Ohio State 4-2 on Sunday at Martin Stadium.
The victory improved Northwestern's record to 7-0-2 overall and 1-0-1 in Big Ten play, giving Northwestern its first unbeaten start through nine games since 2008.
How it Happened
Ohio State notched the game's first goal when Michael Adedokun scored in the 24th minute, assisted by Max Trejo.
The Wildcats equalized on a goal from Jason Gajadhar -- his first goal of the season -- in the 26th minute, assisted by Justin Weiss and Ugo Achara Jr.
Northwestern took a 2-1 lead on Bryant Mayer's 33rd-minute header off of a Colllin McCamy corner kick, Mayer's second goal of the season.Poetry in motion ?? pic.twitter.com/TUCg82z7hI
— Northwestern Men's Soccer (@NUMensSoccer) September 24, 2023
The Wildcats extended the lead with a 48th-minute goal from Brandon Clagette, his first goal of the season. Weiss and Christopher Thaggard recorded assists on the goal.Bryant Mayer. Set piece weapon. ?? pic.twitter.com/dTiNUq0pIQ
— Northwestern Men's Soccer (@NUMensSoccer) September 24, 2023
Ohio State made it a 3-2 game on Laurence Wootton's penalty kick goal in the 67th minute.'Cats on the counter ???? pic.twitter.com/jMSTyHNv4g
— Northwestern Men's Soccer (@NUMensSoccer) September 24, 2023
Fritz Volmar iced the game with his first collegiate goal in the 73rd minute, with an assist from Paul Son.
Fritz Volmar. Electric. ?? pic.twitter.com/mfGdbgQhw0
— Northwestern Men's Soccer (@NUMensSoccer) September 24, 2023
Game Notes
- Northwestern is 7-0-2, its first nine-game unbeaten streak to start a season since 2008.
- The Wildcats are unbeaten through their first two Big Ten games for the first time since 2019.
- Justin Weiss notched two assists, bringing his season total to a Big Ten-leading six.
- Jackson Weyman notched a season-high five saves.
Northwestern is back in action at Maryland on Friday at 6 p.m. CT on B1G+.
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