Northwestern women’s soccer starts Big Ten play with mixed results

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Northwestern women’s soccer starts Big Ten play with mixed results
Summary

Northwestern women's soccer began its Big Ten season with a 1-0 victory against Michigan on September 11. Alex Fallon scored the winning goal late in the match, marking Northwestern's first points this September. Later, the team faced No. 14 Wisconsin, where they lost 2-0. While Northwestern showed resilience in the first half against Wisconsin, they struggled to maintain their momentum, with Wisconsin dominating the second half and scoring twice. As the season reaches its midpoint, the team reflects on player performances and tactical adjustments.

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  • Northwestern defeats Michigan 1-0 in Big Ten opener on September 11.
  • Alex Fallon scores the game-winning goal against the Wolverines.
  • Northwestern loses 2-0 to No. 14 Wisconsin on September 13.
  • Nyamma Nelson achieves a season-high five saves against Michigan.
  • Northwestern's current season trends are analyzed as they reach the halfway point.
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