Northwestern Women’s Soccer falls to Illinois in their fifth straight loss
The ‘Cats started the game strong and made a late push but were unable to capitalize
On October 22, Northwestern's women's soccer team suffered their fifth consecutive loss, falling to in-state rival Illinois 3-2 at the Campustown. The Wildcats, who had won four of their last five games, came out strong early, taking an early lead in the 17th minute through a well-taken goal from Alex Fallon. Northwestern managed to hold onto a 1-0 advantage until the second half, where Illinois equalized in the 70th minute through a header from Kylie Marschall.
The game remained tied at 1-1 until Gabriella Garcia-Terrell scored for Illinois in the 72nd minute, putting her team ahead. Despite Northwestern's relentless efforts to mount a comeback, they were unable to find the equalizer. Senior forward Hedda Ornberg sealed the victory for Illinois in the 83rd minute, marking the end of Northwestern's three-game winning streak.
The loss leaves Northwestern in a precarious position, as they desperately need a win to secure their place in the Big Ten Tournament. The team will face No. 22 Purdue at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on Sunday, October 25, at 5 p.m. CDT on the Big Ten Network.
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