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Northwestern Wildcats Prepare for Nebraska Showdown

Strategic Insights

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The Northwestern Wildcats look to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to No. 18 Penn State as they host Nebraska on Sunday at 1 p.m. CT on B1G+ at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. The Wildcats enter the matchup with a 4-2-6 overall record and 0-1-4 Big Ten record. In their last outing, Northwestern outshot Penn State 16-7 but ultimately fell short, with sophomore forward Kennedy Roesch's 88th-minute penalty kick goal being the only NU score.

Key Takeaways:

  • Northwestern's eight-game unbeaten streak was snapped in a 2-1 loss to Penn State, with the Wildcats outshooting the Nittany Lions 16-7.
  • First-year goalkeeper Nyamma Nelson has recorded six shutouts this season, third-most in the Big Ten and 15th-most nationally, with six clean sheets being the sixth-most in school history.
  • Sophomore forward Kennedy Roesch has tallied four goals this season, leading the team, and has led all Wildcats first-years with six goals and 14 points.
  • Roesch's six goals are the most by a Wildcat first-year since 2010, and the 'Cats are 6-1-3 when Roesch scores.
  • Nebraska ranks fifth in the Big Ten in goals against average, allowing 0.75 goals per game.
  • Junior forward Kayma Carpenter leads the Huskers with five goals on the season, and senior goalkeeper Cece Villa has a .824 save percentage in 12 games this season.

Statistics:

  • 16-7: Northwestern's shot count in their last game against Penn State.
  • 6: Number of shutouts recorded by first-year goalkeeper Nyamma Nelson this season, third-most in the Big Ten.
  • 88th minute: When sophomore forward Kennedy Roesch converted a penalty kick to score.
  • 6-1-3: Northwestern's record when Roesch scores a goal.
  • 5: Number of goals allowed per game by Nebraska, ranking fifth in the Big Ten.

Sources:

  • Northwestern closes out a three-match homestand when it hosts Nebraska on Sunday at 1 p.m. CT on B1G+ at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. - Northwestern University Athletics
  • LAST TIME OUT Northwestern (4-2-6, 0-1-4 Big Ten) had its eight-game unbeaten streak snapped in a 2-1 loss to No. 18 Penn State last Sunday. - Northwestern University Athletics
  • NORTHWESTERN NOTABLES First-year goalkeeper Nyamma Nelson has been a standout for NU in her rookie campaign, recording six shutouts this season, third-most in the Big Ten and 15th-most nationally. - Northwestern University Athletics
  • SCOUTING NEBRASKA Nebraska (5-2-5, 0-2-3 Big Ten) ranks fifth in the Big Ten in goals against average, allowing 0.75 goals per game. - Northwestern University Athletics

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