Up next, the Buckeyes will host Michigan at 1 p.m. next Sunday to open their home slate.
Buckeyes vs. Wildcats
Northwestern led 15-0 at halftime, as it outshot the Buckeyes, 24-7, in the first half and won 13-of-15 draw controls. The Wildcats scored the first three goals of the second half to extend the lead to 18-0 at 25:05.
Ohio State outscored Northwestern, 7-5, the rest of the way. Liza Hernandez notched three straight goals for the Buckeyes and had four total for the day, with three on free position shots. Jamie Level, Lindsay Epstein and Ashley Turner (assisted by Nicole Ferrara) also scored for Ohio State.