EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern recorded its fourth clean sheet of the season in a 1-0 triumph over No. 21 Virginia Tech on Sunday, September 8 at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.
The win marked Northwestern's first win over a ranked opponent since defeating No. 20 Rutgers 2-1 on October 30, 2022 in the Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals.TOP 25 TAKEDOWN ????
— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) September 8, 2024
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How it Happened
Both teams played to a scoreless first half, with the Hokies outshooting NU 4-3 over the first 45 minutes of action. The game opened up in the second half, with the 'Cats creating a dangerous chance before Hokie goalkeeper Lauren Hargrove extended to make a sensational save on a Kennedy Roesch shot in the 52nd minute.
The Wildcats continued to apply pressure, earning a corner kick in the game's 65th minute. Josie Aulicino's corner kick found Emma Phillips at the back post, who headed back to Caterina Regazzoni near the top of the six-yard box. Regazzoni's header deflected into the back of the net for the game's only goal.
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— Northwestern Soccer (@NUWSoccer) September 8, 2024
- Northwestern has allowed just one goal over its last five games.
- Four of Northwestern's five wins have come in clean sheets.
- Caterina Regazzoni's goal marked her third of the 2024 campaign.
- Josie Aulicino recorded her 30th career assist on Regazzoni's goal, one shy of the Northwestern school record, set by Kristen Palmer (31, 1995-99).
Northwestern will open Big Ten play against Purdue on Thursday, September 12 at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT on B1G+. Admission
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