KENOSHA, Wisc. - The Northern Michigan University women's soccer team finished its road trip with a decisive 3-0 victory against the Parkside Rangers, marking four straight shutout victories for the 'Cats.

Madison Bilbia, Molly Pistorius, and Allison Kroll all scored for the Wildcats, along with Stephanie Trujillo registering an assist. Jillian Thompson recorded her 10th shutout on the season, a program-record for shutouts in a single season. 

The Wildcats truly dominated every facet of the match, controlling the time of possession, shots, and set-piece opportunities. 

Goalkeeper Jillian Thompson had this to say after her record-breaking match:

"We came out flying today and all fought for each other. It was a great team win."

Cat Nips

• Madison Bilbia opened the scoring for the 'Cats, her first career collegiate goal
• Molly Pistorius netted her GLIAC leading 10th goal, as she has now scored four goals in her last six games and recorded points in five of her last six
• Allison Kroll rounded out the scoring for the Wildcats, her second of the season
• Stephanie Trujillo's assist moved her to four on the season, tied for first on the team
• Jillian Thompson recorded her 10th shutout of the season, an NMU record for single-season shutouts
• Aside from the keeper, both Gwen Kiilunen and Maria Storm played the full 90-minutes
• The Wildcats recorded 20 shots to the Rangers 3, putting 11 on the frame
• The Wildcats had four corner kick opportunities to the Rangers none

How It Happened
1st Half
The Wildcats had a a great opportunity early in the half, as a Brooke Pietila free kick found the head of a Wildcat attacker in the box that was sent just wide from the Ranger goal. 

The Wildcats broke through 17 minutes in, as a great run down the left side created havoc in the goalkeeper area. The 'Cats took three hits at the ball before finding goal, as Madison Bilbia was credited with the finishing touch on the Wildcat goal.

A loose ball came to the boot of Isabelle Brusilow from halfway to the 50-yard mark, and she sent a stunning strike mere inches above the crossbar and from extending the lead.

Pietila got herself another quality look for the Wildcats, as she made a good run into the box down the right side, but sent the strike just over the crossbar. 

The Wildcats completely dominated play in the first half, outshooting the Rangers 13-0, including seven on target with three corner opportunities.

2nd Half
The 'Cats continued its dominant play immediately into the half, as it took the Wildcats less than two minutes to score a second. Stepahnie Trujillo played a beautiful cross into the box that found Molly Pistorius, who had an easy tap-in to extend the Wildcat lead.

The Wildcats continued to press and hold control over the match, scoring once again as a counterattack led to an odd-man rush opportunity. A rebound came to Allison Kroll, who had a yawning cage to look at to deposit the third Wildcat goal of the game.

The Rangers had an effort in the dying seconds to sneak one by goalkeeper Jillian Thompson, but she smartly came off her line to deny the chance and preserve her shutout.

The 'Cats would go on to decisively win this one, dominating in all categories across the board, by a score of 3-0.

Up Next
The Wildcats return home for a three-game home stretch to close out the regular season, starting with a clash against the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals on Friday, October 27, at 3 p.m.