Huskers Fall Late at No. 18 Purdue

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Two second-half goals from No. 18 Purdue provided enough for the Boilermakers to get past Nebraska soccer, 2-1, on Friday night at Folk Field.

After Nebraska (3-5-10, 1-4-7 Big Ten) took a 1-0 lead on an Ella Guyott penalty kick in the 54th minute, Purdue (15-2-2, 9-2-1 Big Ten) converted on a penalty kick in the 63rd minute and a header in the 86th minute to come back for the win.

Guyott’s goal was her second of the season, both on penalty kicks. Carson Bohonek led the Huskers with four shots, including two shots on goal, and Ava Makovicka tallied three shots. Avery Gillahan picked up three saves at goalkeeper.

Purdue held an 18-13 lead in shots and 5-4 advantage in shots on goal. The Huskers outpaced the Boilermakers in corner kicks, 6-1.

Irene Campo and Jaiden Anderson provided the goals for Purdue. Grace Miller recorded three saves as the starting goalkeeper.