The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Northwestern Wildcats met on a chilly Thursday evening at Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois on the shores of Lake Michigan. Northwestern entered the match atop the Big Ten rankings at 3-0, with their highest ranking in program history, sitting at No. 8 nationally. With each team in pursuit of a Big Ten championship, the 3 points awarded to the winner were crucial.
1st Half
The Wildcats started off quick, scoring in the 9th minute on a goal off of a beautiful header by Aurea del Carmen from an Ella Hase pass.