EVANSTON, Ill. – The Purdue women's soccer team denied No. 25 Northwestern a goal during the Wildcat Senior Day. The 0-0 stalemate lasted through 110 minutes of play for the Boilermakers to move to 6-6-4 (1-5-3 B1G) on the season.
After a relatively quiet first half consisting of just two shots between the teams, Purdue saved its best play for the end, closing out the game with a 13-6 shooting advantage, including 6-2 during extra minutes.
Hannah Mussallem produced a crucial team save late in the second half to keep the Boilermakers alive. Mussallem, who made her first start as a forward this season, was posted on the goal line during a Wildcat attack. Katie Luce came off her line to make a save and on the rebound, Northwestern produced a would-be goal if it was not for the senior captain's positioning.
In the final seconds of regulation, Northwestern earned a free kick 30-yards out from the Purdue goal. With four seconds left before the horn sounded, the Wildcats produced a shot that went past the right post.
The tides turned after regulation and Purdue dominated play.
The Boilermakers set the tone to begin the first ten-minute overtime period. After holding possession, Ena Sabanagic notched the first shot at the 97th minute, setting into motion a dangerous Purdue offense. Within the next three minutes of OT, four shots and a corner kick were taken.
In the second overtime, Purdue recorded two more dangerous shots. Julia Ware came sprinting down the field to fire off a shot from 20-yards out, forcing Mackenzie Wood to make a leaping save by tipping the ball above the crossbar and preventing the golden goal.
Ware notched a career-high and team-high three shots, including two on-frame during the outing. Additionally, nine Boilermakers recorded at least one shot, for the most in a single-game since their victory over Indiana on Sept. 29.
This season, Purdue has gone 1-1-2 against ranked teams, with its only loss coming to No. 15 South Carolina on Sept. 2. Additionally, with the stalemate, Purdue has forced five overtimes throughout 2018, all of which have needed the full 110 minutes to decide an outcome.
Five Boilermakers were relied on for the full 110 minutes. Among the full-timers was center-back defender Grace Walsh, who was stellar as the final line of defense and quelled multiple Wildcat opportunities.
Up Next
Purdue returns home on Thursday, Oct. 18 for its final home game of the season. The Boilermakers will take on the Ohio State Buckeyes live on BTN at 6 p.m. ET.
After a relatively quiet first half consisting of just two shots between the teams, Purdue saved its best play for the end, closing out the game with a 13-6 shooting advantage, including 6-2 during extra minutes.
Hannah Mussallem produced a crucial team save late in the second half to keep the Boilermakers alive. Mussallem, who made her first start as a forward this season, was posted on the goal line during a Wildcat attack. Katie Luce came off her line to make a save and on the rebound, Northwestern produced a would-be goal if it was not for the senior captain's positioning.
In the final seconds of regulation, Northwestern earned a free kick 30-yards out from the Purdue goal. With four seconds left before the horn sounded, the Wildcats produced a shot that went past the right post.
The tides turned after regulation and Purdue dominated play.
The Boilermakers set the tone to begin the first ten-minute overtime period. After holding possession, Ena Sabanagic notched the first shot at the 97th minute, setting into motion a dangerous Purdue offense. Within the next three minutes of OT, four shots and a corner kick were taken.
Flip Throw ?? ?? Kick?
— Purdue Soccer (@PurdueSoccer) October 14, 2018
In overtime?
Ok @minimoose10 and @hase_kylie. ?? #BoilerUp #MakeItHappen pic.twitter.com/V33e95jlmQ
In the second overtime, Purdue recorded two more dangerous shots. Julia Ware came sprinting down the field to fire off a shot from 20-yards out, forcing Mackenzie Wood to make a leaping save by tipping the ball above the crossbar and preventing the golden goal.
Julia Ware this afternoon: ????.#BoilerUp #MakeItHappen pic.twitter.com/ZnfhGk6nVz
— Purdue Soccer (@PurdueSoccer) October 14, 2018
Check out the final opportunity by the Boilermakers before the time zeroed out. #BoilerUp pic.twitter.com/8YWcbWFWcU
— Purdue Soccer (@PurdueSoccer) October 14, 2018
Ware notched a career-high and team-high three shots, including two on-frame during the outing. Additionally, nine Boilermakers recorded at least one shot, for the most in a single-game since their victory over Indiana on Sept. 29.
"It was one of our better performances top to bottom that we've seen."
— Purdue Soccer (@PurdueSoccer) October 14, 2018
-Coach Drew Roff#BoilerUp #MakeItHappen pic.twitter.com/kRtA0w2ysO
This season, Purdue has gone 1-1-2 against ranked teams, with its only loss coming to No. 15 South Carolina on Sept. 2. Additionally, with the stalemate, Purdue has forced five overtimes throughout 2018, all of which have needed the full 110 minutes to decide an outcome.
Five Boilermakers were relied on for the full 110 minutes. Among the full-timers was center-back defender Grace Walsh, who was stellar as the final line of defense and quelled multiple Wildcat opportunities.
Up Next
Purdue returns home on Thursday, Oct. 18 for its final home game of the season. The Boilermakers will take on the Ohio State Buckeyes live on BTN at 6 p.m. ET.