Women's Soccer Draws With Northern Michigan 1-1

OVERVIEW – NORTHERN MICHIGAN

SCORE: Northwood Timberwolves 1, Northern Michigan 1

RECORDS: Northwood (1-0-2), Northern Michigan (2-1-1)

LOCATION: Dean Field – Midland, Mich.

RECAP: Women's soccer hosted Northern Michigan Saturday (September 14) for a non-conference matchup. The Timberwolves and Wildcats battled to a 1-1 draw.

GAME HIGHLIGHTS

• Northern Michigan dominated possession in the first half holding possession for nearly 61% of the match. Northern's possession didn't result in many shot-on-goal attempts (2).
• Northwood capitalized on their first shot in the 33'. Grace Weitzel intercepted a pass on NMU's side, scoring from just outside the box, 1-0 NU.
• Northwood held the 1-0 lead heading into the half, but NMU led 8-2 in shots and 5-1 in corner opportunities.
• The second half was much of the same, as Northern continued to pressure the Northwood defense. They would eventually break through and tie it at 1-1 in the 84'.
• Teams would hold serve over the final six minutes as the game ended in a 1-1 draw.

GAME STATS

• Shots: Northwood 2 (2), Northern Michigan 24 (8)
• Saves: Northwood 7 (Grace Caywood), Northern Michigan 1 (Sally Patton)
• Corners: Northwood 1, Northern Michigan 5

TOP NU PERFORMERS

• Weitzel: Goal (1)

UP NEXT

• Northwood returns to Dean Field Tuesday as the Timberwolves host Michigan Tech. The match is set for a Noon first kick.