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Wildcats Rout Redbirds 4-0 in Normal

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Box Score

NORMAL, Ill. – Northwestern collected another clean sheet victory, its third in its last four games, in a 4-0 romp over Illinois State on Thursday night at Adelaide Street Field in Normal.

The Wildcats improved to 4-2 on the season with the win. The 'Cats outshot ISU 14-5, including an 8-2 advantage in shots on goal and an 8-2 edge in corner kicks.

'CATS WIN! ????

?? 14' @KennedyRoesch
?? 36' @kelsey_kwon
?? 63' @megan_norkett
?? 78' @AulicinoJosie pic.twitter.com/bC0bSfdcDl

— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) September 6, 2024
How it Happened
NU opened the scoring in the 14th minute, with Kennedy Roesch finding the back of the net off a deflection to put the 'Cats up 1-0. The goal marked the third of the year for the first-year, most of any Wildcat.

14' | GOAL! Right Place, Right Time for @KennedyRoesch to break open the scoring for the 'Cats! pic.twitter.com/BkkFXPxG4D

— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) September 6, 2024
The Wildcats doubled the lead in the 36th minute when Hayley Newman's cross deflected off a Redbird defender into the back of the net. 

36' | GOAL! Hayley Newman's cross finds the back of the net to double the Wildcat lead! pic.twitter.com/2Ia5aHR81Y

— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) September 6, 2024
The Wildcats extended the lead to three in the 63rd minute on Megan Norkett's second goal of the 2024 campaign.

63' | GOAL! @megan_norkett makes it three! pic.twitter.com/9plOTKoZvi

— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) September 6, 2024
Josie Aulicino capped off the scoring with an exclamation point in the 78th minute, finding the corner of the net on a free kick to beat the Redbird keeper.

78' | GOAL! Perfect Placement from @AulicinoJosie ?? pic.twitter.com/Zi2eSi45kZ

— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) September 6, 2024

Game Notes

  • Northwestern's four goals are the most by the Wildcats since defeating Weber State 4-1 on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Martin Stadium.
  • Northwestern put eight of its 13 shots on goal (61.53%), best in a single-game (minimum 10 shots), since putting seven of 11 shots on goal in a 3-0 win over Minnesota on October 19, 2023.
  • All three of Kennedy Roesch's goals have been game-winners.
  • Josie Aulicino's goal brings her to 24 career goals (third in program history) and 77 career points (second in program history).
  • Wildcat opponents are averaging just 1.3 shots per game this season.
Northwestern returns home to Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on Sunday, September 8 at 1 p.m. CT for a contest against No. 21 Virginia Tech on B1G+. Admission is free for Northwestern women's soccer at home all regular season long.

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