IU field hockey defeats No. 16 Northwestern 2-1 in Bloomington.
This win improves their record to 9-5 with a 2-2 conference record.
The Hoosiers had some close oppurtunities in the first 20 minutes, but couldn't put anything in the goal.
Until, redshirt freshman forward Morgan Fleetwood scored her eighth goal of the season off an assist from senior midfielder Meg O'Connell at the 28th minute.
The Wildcats responded with a goal just three minutes later from junior back Zoe Almquist off a rebound from a penalty corner shot.
IU scored its game winning goal in the 51st minute , as junior forward Haley Funk scored off a rebound from junior forward Katie Griswold's shot.
Junior goalkeeper Alex Mann and the Hoosier defense held off a tough offensive pursuit from the Wildcats in the last 18 minutes.
IU stays in Bloomington for its last two home games next weekend against Penn State on Friday at 3 p.m and Pacific at 12 p.m on Sunday.
