Marquette University's women's soccer squad played to a 0‑0 stalemate with Northern Illinois on Sunday at Valley Fields, marking the third straight match without a goal for the Golden Eagles.
The Golden Eagles outshot the Huskies 19‑10, with eight of those attempts landing on target compared to five for Northern Illinois, highlighting a clear offensive edge that could not be converted.
Defensive Masterclass in a Scoreless Draw
Goalkeeper Mia Hurd turned in a career‑high five saves, earning her fourth shutout of the season and underscoring the team's reliance on steady hands between the posts.
Offensive contributors Megan Murray and Emily Fix each generated three shots, two of them on goal, while Kylie McMinn added two on‑goal attempts, illustrating depth across the attacking lineup.
The result extends a streak in which Marquette has gone unbeaten for six games since 2005, a run that has been defined by tight defensive work rather than prolific scoring.
Next up, the Golden Eagles travel to Waco, Texas, to meet Baylor on Thursday, September 10, with a 7 p.m. Central Time kickoff, a test of whether the current defensive resilience can finally yield a breakthrough.