Water droplets sprinkle the air after a field hockey player in purple hits the ball.

Captured: Wildcats hold the fort with 3-2 win against Louisville, continues to NCAA Tournament semifinals

Angeli Mittal, Gameday Design Editor

November 13, 2023

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Coming off of a clean victory against Miami (Ohio) during the first round of the NCAA Tournament, No. 2 Northwestern field hockey was facing opposition from its Sunday competitor, Louisville. The Wildcats (20-1, 8-0 Big Ten) were trailing behind the Cardinals (15-7, 3-3 ACC) 2-1 leading into the fourth quarter, but succeeded in tipping the scale their way less than two minutes left in the game. The ‘Cats will face No. 3 Duke at the NCAA Tournament semifinals in North Carolina on Friday.

Two field hockey players vie for the ball. A field hockey player in purple hits the ball. Field hockey players in purple celebrate after winning the game.