The Northwestern Wildcats women’s soccer team missed out on a spot in the Big Ten Tournament after a road defeat to Rutgers. The Wildcats finished tied for ninth in the standings and failed to make the playoffs for the second straight year. Despite a strong preseason ranking and reaching the semifinals of last year’s tournament, Northwestern’s season has come to an end. The team split their last two games, falling short of earning a playoff spot. The Wildcats ended the season with a record of 9-5-4, a disappointment considering their previous success.