Wildcats Host Unbeaten No. 18 Iowa for Alumni Day

EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern women's soccer is set to celebrate Alumni Day on Sunday, September 29 at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium when it welcomes No. 18 Iowa. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. CT on B1G+.

Last Time Out
Northwestern dominated the run of play on Thursday night but was unable to find the breakthrough in a scoreless draw with Maryland. The Wildcats outshot UMD 20-6, including an 8-2 advantage in shots on goal. Reiley Fitzpatrick collected a pair of saves en route to her fourth clean sheet of the season.

'Cat Stats

• NU opponents are averaging 2.67 shots on goal per game.
• Josie Aulicino currently ranks 3rd in program history in career goals (24), T-1st in career assists (31), and 2nd in career points (79).
• Six NU opponents are represented in the United Soccer Coaches Poll, with two more receiving votes.
• Northwestern has outshot its opponent in nine of 12 games.
• The Wildcats have placed more shots on goal than their opponent in 10 of 12 games this season.
• Northwestern is 15-0-1 when scoring 3+ goals since 2022.
• Northwestern boasts a 17-3-4 record (.792 winning percentage) in regular season non-conference play since 2022.
• Northwestern has 30 wins since 2022, tied for third-most amongst Big Ten programs over that span.

Scouting the Opposition
Sunday's matchup will mark the 28th all-time meeting between Northwestern and Iowa on the pitch, with the 'Cats holding a 16-8-3 advantage all-time. Last time the two sides faced off, NU claimed a 2-1 victory in Iowa City on October 12, 2023.

Up Next
NU travels to the Twin Cities to take on Minnesota on Friday, October 4 at 7 p.m. CT on B1G+.