Soccer on the Sound: Huskies rallies to defeat Northwestern

#14-Washington 2-1 Northwestern

SEATTLE, WA–The 14th-ranked Washington Huskies Men’s Soccer team had to rally late to defeat Northwestern on Saturday. Northwester had taken the lead in the 17th minute through Aaron O’Reilly from the penalty spot.

The Huskies had to wait until the 81st minute to net an equalizer. Osato Enabuele bundled in a corner from Zach Ramsey with his chest to make it 1-1. Thirty-six seconds later, Washington took the lead as Ramsey scored from the penalty spot after Jake Goetting was fouled in the area.

The Huskies are now 7-3-2 overall and 4-1-1 in the Big Ten, level on points with leaders Indiana, but the Hoosiers have a match in hand. Northwestern are now sixth in the Big Ten at 2-3-0 (5-5-1 overall).

Next up for the Huskies is the Fewing Cup derby with Seattle University on Wednesday night at Husky Soccer Stadium. Kickoff is at 7pm PT.

Photos by Yuriy Tsupruk