Women's Soccer Drops Road Contest to Northern Michigan, 2-0

OVERVIEW – NORTHERN MICHIGAN

SCORE:  Northern Michigan Wildcats 2, Northwood Timberwolves 0

RECORDS: Northwood 2-4, Northern Michigan 1-5

LOCATION: Marquette, Mich.

RECAP: Northwood drops a 2-0 road decision at Northern Michigan Sunday (September 17).

GAME HIGHLIGHTS

• The first half of play was balanced between Northwood and Northern Michigan. The Wildcats held a 6-5 advantage in shots, while both teams had a single corner kick and got off four shots each. Neither team was able to find the back of the net and went into halftime with a scoreless tie.
• It wasn't until the 87^th minute of play that Northern Michigan broke the tie for the late 1-0 lead over the Timberwolves.
• A second goal off of a penalty in the 90^th min sealed the win for the Wildcats.
• Northern Michigan outshot Northwood, 11-4, and held the edge in corner kicks 3-2 in the second half.

GAME STATS

• Shots: Northern Michigan 17, Northwood 9
• Saves: Northwood 8 (Julia Luzod), Northern Michigan (Brianna Frontuto)
• Corner Kicks: Northern Michigan 4, Northwood 3

TOP NU PERFORMERS

• Sara Lamphere: 3 shots, 2 shots on goal
• Luzod: 8 saves

UP NEXT

• The Timberwolves will stay on the road for a game against Ferris State Friday (September 22) to open conference play. Game time is set for 4 p.m.