
NU 1, MTU 0
Posted: Oct 04, 2019
OVERVIEW – MICHIGAN TECH
SCORE: Northwood Timberwolves 1, Michigan Tech Huskies 0
RECORDS: Northwood Timberwolves (5-3-0, 1-0 GLIAC), Michigan Tech Huskies (3-3-1, 0-1 GLIAC)
LOCATION: Dean Field – Midland, Mich.
RECAP: Jessica Piper's late game-winning goal lifts Northwood over Michigan Tech 1-0 Friday afternoon (October 4).
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
- The score remained even going into halftime after a fairly uneventful forty-five minutes. Northwood had a slight advantage in shots, taking four to Michigan Tech's two, but neither team was able to convert.
- With 18:07 remaining a Huskie handball in the box gave the Timberwolves a penalty kick and hopes of taking the lead. However, Gracie Vanlangevelde made the save to keep the score at 0-0.
- With just 1:35 remaining in the game, Jessica Piper found the upper left corner of the net from outside the area for the thrilling game-winning goal. Juliana Paoletti as Northwood earned the 1-0 win over Michigan Tech.
GAME STATS
- Shots: Northwood 10, Michigan Tech Huskies 8
- Saves: Northwood 2 (Andrea Everett), Michigan Tech 3 (Gracie Vanlangevelde)
- Corner Kicks: Northwood 3, Northwood 2
- Fouls: Northwood 4, Michigan Tech 16
TOP NU PERFORMERS
- Piper: Game-winning goal (1)
- Paoletti: Assist
- Everett: Shutout (First of career)
UP NEXT
- The Timberwolves will host Northern Michigan on Sunday afternoon (October 6). Match time is set for Noon.