Marquette University’s women’s soccer team played to a 0‑0 stalemate against Northern Illinois on Sunday, extending their unbeaten run to three matches and preserving a perfect defensive record.
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The shutout marks the second consecutive scoreless tie for the Golden Eagles, who have gone over 200 minutes without conceding a goal while their attack has been silent for nearly 190 minutes. Goalkeeper Mia Hurd faced a VAR review after an alleged handball in the box, but officials elected not to award a penalty, leaving the match level.
Head coach has emphasized the team’s defensive solidity, but the lack of goals has raised questions about offensive firepower. Forward Megan Murray, the squad’s leading scorer, will be away from September through mid‑October as she joins the Philippines squad for the 2026 Asian Cup.
Marquette’s next test arrives on September 10 when they host Baylor at 7 p.m. Central, a game that will be the final non‑conference fixture before Big East competition begins on September 26. With only three matches left before that transition, the team is focused on maintaining its clean sheet streak while seeking a breakthrough in attack.