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'Cats Shut Out Marquette, 2-0 in Home Opener

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Box Score

EVANSTON, Ill. – Kennedy Roesch tallied early and Josie Aulicino converted on a penalty kick in a 2-0 win over Marquette in Northwestern's home opener at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on Thursday evening.

Home Opener DUB ??? pic.twitter.com/1bvIwEbOBn

— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) August 22, 2024
The Wildcats (2-1-0) outshot the Golden Eagles (0-2-1) 18-3 in the victory, including a 9-1 advantage in shots on goal. Josie Aulicino's five shots (two on goal) paced all Wildcats. Caterina Regazzoni recorded three shots, all on target in the contest.

How it Happened

Northwestern drew first blood in the 13th minute on Kennedy Roesch's second goal of the season, a strike from the top of the 18-yard box. Nicole Doucette tallied her first assist of the 2024 campaign on the goal.

13' | GOAL! @KennedyRoesch spins and fires for the early lead! ???? pic.twitter.com/cZrag3C7F2

— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) August 22, 2024

In the 38th minute, Keira Wagner earned a penalty after being taken down inside the 18-yard box. Josie Aulicino stepped up and sent the MU keeper the wrong way, doubling the Wildcat lead heading into the half. 

39' | GOAL! @AulicinoJosie cool, calm, and collected from the spot to double the lead. ?? pic.twitter.com/6itVtS9Fs9

— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) August 22, 2024
Northwestern protected its lead in the second half, outshooting the Golden Eagles 6-3 in the final 45 minutes, cruising to a two-nil victory in the first ever game at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.
Game Notes
  • Josie Aulicino's goal gives her 74 career points, second-most in Northwestern history.
  • Marquette's three shots are the fewest by a Wildcat opponent since NU limited Boston University to just three shots on August 31, 2023.
  • NU's 18 shots are its most since recording 28 against No. 4 Penn State on October 15, 2023.
  • Northwestern improves to 14-2-3 in regular season non-conference play since 2022.
The Wildcats close out their first homestand of the regular season on Sunday with a 1 p.m. CT matchup against Toledo at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Sunday's game will be broadcast on B1G+. Admission for Northwestern women's soccer is free at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium all regular season long.

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