Northwestern
(12-0 (5-0))
#17 Penn State
(6-5 (1-2))
No. 2 Northwestern Erupts for Season-High Goals in Dominant Win Over No. 17 Penn State
10/6/2024 2:47:00 PM | Field Hockey
EVANSTON, Ill. - No. 2 Northwestern unleashed its most potent offensive performance of the season, scoring a season-high seven goals in a commanding 7-2 victory over No. 17 Penn State. The Wildcats controlled the game from the start, finding the back of the net twice within a minute on two separate occasions, marking their continued dominance in Big Ten play.
B1G TIME VICTORY ?? #EarnIt pic.twitter.com/lWs4sx33IW
— Northwestern Field Hockey (@NUFHCats) October 6, 2024
The Wildcats set the tone early in the first half, with two quick goals in the opening quarter that left the Nittany Lions on their heels. The scoring barrage was highlighted by standout performances from Ashley Sessa and Lauren Wadas. Sessa extended her stellar season totals to 12 goals and 7 assists, while Wadas netted her fourth goal of the year, further fueling Northwestern's offense.
ICYMI ??Lauren Wadas scored ?? times in 1? minute... pic.twitter.com/8GOE0qmoeY
— Northwestern Field Hockey (@NUFHCats) October 6, 2024
Penn State struggled to find a response, managing two goals from the Nation's leading goal-scorer Phia Gladieux, as Northwestern's defense held firm, allowing the Wildcats to control possession for the majority of the match. The Wildcats' offensive depth was on full display, with multiple players contributing to the scoreline and keeping relentless pressure on the Nittany Lions.
With this victory, Northwestern improves to an undefeated record in the Big Ten and continues to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season. The Wildcats are back in action next Sunday, October 13th against Harvard.
Team Stats
Chloe Relford (1)
Assisted By: Ilse Tromp
Tip in backdoor from 9 feed
7:23
Maddie Zimmer (5)
Assisted By: Ilse Tromp
Redirected feed in front
10:14
Lauren Wadas (3)
Assisted By: Lauren Hunter , Ashley Sessa
GOAL by NU Lauren Wadas, Assist by Lauren Hunter and Ashley Sessa, goal number 3 for season.
11:19
Lauren Wadas (4)
Assisted By: Maddie Zimmer
Finished centering feed from 8
11:52
Ashley Sessa (5)
Assisted By: Piper Borz
Feed ahead after breakout, worked around
30:48
Gladieux, Sophia
Assisted By: Taylor, Drew
Shot after centering feed.
31:42
Ashley Sessa (6)
Assisted By: Elaine Velthuizen
Redirect to low goal line feed from 6
48:31
Lane Herbert (1)
Assisted By: Aerin Krys
GOAL by NU Lane Herbert, Assist by Aerin Krys, goal number 1 for season.
49:18
Gladieux, Sophia
Assisted By: Tambroni, Madison , van Bekkum, Julienne
Shot off corner
52:55
