NU 2, UI 1
Posted: Nov 01, 2019
OVERVIEW – UPPER IOWA
SCORE: Northwood Timberwolves 2, Upper Iowa Peacocks 1
RECORDS: Northwood (9-6-1, 7-5-0 GLIAC), Upper Iowa (0-14-1, 0-11-1 GLIAC)
LOCATION: Pattison Field – Fayette, Iowa
RECAP: Men's soccer earns comeback 2-1 road win over Upper Iowa Friday afternoon (November 1).
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
- Upper Iowa took the early lead in the game, finding the back of the net in the 11th minute.
- The Timberwolves held a big edge in shots in the opening half and finally leveled the score in the 34th minute. Charlie Evans netted the first goal of his career off a pass from Jack Doyle. That goal sent the game to the break tied 1-1. The Timberwolves ended opening 45 minutes with a 14-4 edge in shots.
- Doyle then gave the Timberwolves the win in the 68th minute. His goal at 67:45 came off a pass from Ben Campbell and gave Northwood the lead.
- Northwood maintained their advantage the final 23 minutes of the game to earn the win.
GAME STATS
- Shots: Northwood 26, Upper Iowa 11
- Saves: Northwood 3 (Corbin Cechinni), Upper Iowa 8 (Reighly Schultz)
- Corner Kicks: Northwood 9, Upper Iowa 4
- Fouls: Northwood 6, Upper Iowa 2
TOP NU PERFORMERS
- Doyle: Goal (6), assist (5) – team leader in both categories
- Evans: Goal (1)
- Campbell: Assist (1)
UP NEXT
- The Timberwolves travel to Purdue Northwest Sunday (November 3). Match time is set for 1:30 p.m.