Friday, September 29
Evanston, Ill.
4 p.m. ET
Michigan State University
(3-6 (1-2B1G))
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Northwestern
(10-1 (3-0B1G))
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Michigan State
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Northwestern
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Field Hockey Downed by No. 3 Northwestern
9/29/2023 6:27:00 PM | Field Hockey
EVANSTON, Ill. – Michigan State's defense played tough but ultimately fell on the road to No. 3-ranked Northwestern University, 6-0.
The Wildcats (10-1, 3-0 B1G) offense was aggressive from start to finish on Friday evening. The Spartans (3-6, 1-2 B1G) faced 10 shot attempts in the opening quarter which was the most faced in a single quarter this season. The bend but don't break defense kept the score 0-0 after 15 minutes.
The lone goal in the first half for the Wildcats came on a penalty corner as Alia Marshall found Maja Zivojnovic to give NU a 1-0 to end the half.
The explosive offense came alive in the second half for the home team, as four different Wildcats located the net on five goals as NU showed why it's a top-three team in the country en route to a 6-0 win.
Despite the final score, Spartan goalkeeper Cecily Charles had another career day, tallying 20 total saves that topped her previous career-high of 14 which she achieved just 12 days prior against Ohio state.
Northwestern dominated the offensive possession leading in shots, 36-6, and corners advantage, 12-1. Lena Kassel led the team with two shots.
UP NEXT
The Spartans have a quick turnaround as they travel to No. 1 ranked Iowa on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 1 p.m.
The Wildcats (10-1, 3-0 B1G) offense was aggressive from start to finish on Friday evening. The Spartans (3-6, 1-2 B1G) faced 10 shot attempts in the opening quarter which was the most faced in a single quarter this season. The bend but don't break defense kept the score 0-0 after 15 minutes.
The lone goal in the first half for the Wildcats came on a penalty corner as Alia Marshall found Maja Zivojnovic to give NU a 1-0 to end the half.
The explosive offense came alive in the second half for the home team, as four different Wildcats located the net on five goals as NU showed why it's a top-three team in the country en route to a 6-0 win.
Despite the final score, Spartan goalkeeper Cecily Charles had another career day, tallying 20 total saves that topped her previous career-high of 14 which she achieved just 12 days prior against Ohio state.
Northwestern dominated the offensive possession leading in shots, 36-6, and corners advantage, 12-1. Lena Kassel led the team with two shots.
UP NEXT
The Spartans have a quick turnaround as they travel to No. 1 ranked Iowa on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 1 p.m.
Team Stats
MSU
NU
Goals
0
6
Shots
6
36
Shots on Goal
1
26
Saves
20
1
Corners
1
12
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Zivojnovic,Maja (8)
Assisted By: Marshall,Alia , Halsey,Peyton
penalty corner
16:36
Halsey,Peyton (9)
GOAL by NU Halsey,Peyton, goal number 9 for season.
32:38
Kokinis,Ella (2)
Assisted By: Halsey,Peyton
GOAL by NU Kokinis,Ella, Assist by Halsey,Peyton, goal number 2 for season.
39:11
Bent-Cole,Olivia (6)
Assisted By: Marshall,Alia
deflection in
42:38
Zivojnovic,Maja (9)
Assisted By: Relford,Chloe , Hunter,Lauren
penalty corner
54:59
Tromp,Ilse (2)
Assisted By: Wadas,Lauren , Carr,Jordan
penalty corner
59:28
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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