Defense wins championships, right?
Northwestern and Butler were locked in a stalemate for almost two hours on Saturday, but the Wildcats advanced to the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament courtesy of two penalty saves by goalkeeper Lauren Clem, who had another vintage performance in what could’ve been the final game of her collegiate career. It was the thinnest of margins, but Northwestern and head coach Michael Moynihan will take it.
Northwestern women’s soccer is no stranger to defensive battles, and the unit rebounded well after conceding two heartbreaking late goals to Penn State the week before.