Lincoln, Neb. – The Nebraska soccer team (4-2-1) opened Big Ten play with a 1-1 draw against Northwestern on a rainy Thursday afternoon at the Nebraska Soccer Field.

The Huskers’ offense applied pressure throughout the first half, taking 11 shots compared to the Wildcats’ four. However, Northwestern went into locker room with a 1-0 lead after Sami Schrakamp’s first goal of the season in the 12th minute. She scored from 20 yards out on the right side on a breakaway from midfield.

The Huskers continued their attack in the second half, taking eight shots to Northwestern’s three, but it wasn’t until the 88th minute that Nebraska scored. Caroline Flynn’s cross to the middle was deflected by Jaycie Johnson into the possession of Katie Kraeutner, who knocked it in from 20 yards out to the bottom left corner of the net to tie the score.

The goal marked Kraeutner’s second of the season. It also marked the sixth time in seven games that Nebraska has scored in the 75th minute or later.

Neither team managed a shot in the first overtime period, but Northwestern took two in the second overtime. One of those shots was saved by goalkeeper Kelly Schatz, who compiled three for the game in 110 minutes of work.

The Huskers complete their two-game home stand on Sunday at 1 p.m., against Illinois. The game will be streamed on the Big Ten Digital Network.