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Ava Wallace

Ava Wallace, Web Editor

Ava Wallace was a Web editor for The Daily Spring Quarter 2014, and she is a Medill senior. Her past positions include Sports editor, assistant Sports editor and online Sports editor. She is from Silver Spring, Md., and has interned at National Education Association. Her other campus commitments include Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

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Wallace: A Northwestern sports CTEC

Wallace: A Northwestern sports CTEC

May 28, 2015
Shelby Fredericks battles for a draw control Sunday against Notre Dame. The freshman leads Northwestern with 66 wins in the circle.

Lacrosse: Wildcats prepare for titanic rematch against Terrapins

May 14, 2015
Selena Lasota attempts to elude a defender. The freshman scored a combined 9 goals in Northwestern’s two games in the NCAA Tournament to lead the Wildcats into the quarterfinals.

Lacrosse: Big performances from multiple Cats spark Northwestern to a victory

May 10, 2015

Lacrosse: Wildcats outlast rain, Cardinals in first round of NCAA Tournament

May 9, 2015

Lacrosse: Wildcats fall to Nittany Lions in second round, eliminated from Big Ten Tournament

May 2, 2015

Lacrosse: Wildcats win Big Ten Tournament opener

May 1, 2015

Lacrosse: Northwestern to wrap up season vs. Buckeyes on Senior Day

April 24, 2015
Attacker Kara Mupo evades a Maryland defender. Sunday the fifth-year senior returns to Long Island, near where she grew up, to face her high school lacrosse coach, now the head coach at Stony Brook.

Lacrosse: Northwestern hits the road for pair of East Coast matchups

April 10, 2015
Kaleigh Craig probes around a defender. The junior scored 3 times to help Northwestern reach its highest goal total of the season.

Lacrosse: Wildcats nearly perfect on draw controls in rout of Wolverines

April 3, 2015
Junior midfielder Lauren Murray attempts to control a draw. Northwestern won two of three games over Spring Break despite struggling in the circle.

Lacrosse: Northwestern takes two of three against stretch of top-10 opponents

March 30, 2015
Junior Lauren Murray was one of several Wildcats who took the draw against Duke. Northwestern is still searching for answers at draw control, evidenced by the Blue Devils’ 17-9 advantage in that category on Thursday.

Lacrosse: Second-half surge paces Wildcats past Buffaloes in Lakeside opener

March 7, 2015
Northwestern could not buy a goal, or a stop, early on against the Trojans, falling into a 7-0 hole in the first 23 minutes of the contest. The Wildcats then kicked on the afterburners, using a three-headed scoring attack to eventually overtake Southern California 12-11 in overtime.

Lacrosse: Northwestern kicks off Lakeside Field play against Colorado

March 6, 2015
Bridget Bianco prepares for an incoming ball. The senior goalkeeper recorded a season-high 13 saves in a 12-11 loss to North Carolina.

Lacrosse: Northwestern suffers close loss to No. 2 North Carolina

March 1, 2015

Lacrosse: Northwestern faces tough No. 2 North Carolina as problems at draw persist

February 27, 2015
Junior Lauren Murray was one of several Wildcats who took the draw against Duke. Northwestern is still searching for answers at draw control, evidenced by the Blue Devils’ 17-9 advantage in that category on Thursday.

Lacrosse: Impotent offense leads to Northwestern’s first loss of 2015

February 19, 2015
Junior attack Kara Mupo passes the ball off. Mupo had 4 goals during Northwestern's loss to Florida and scored what would have been the game-tying shot.

Lacrosse: Northwestern faces another big challenge against Duke

February 18, 2015
Kara Mupo waits for a whistle. The senior is expected to lead a Northwestern attack filled with inexperienced castmates.

Lacrosse: Amid changing landscape, Northwestern clings to status as national power

February 17, 2015
Northwestern reaches for the ball off a draw control. The No. 5 Wildcats captured a close 6-5 victory over No. 7 Virginia on Saturday in Georgia.

Defense keeps No. 5 Wildcats alive for 9th-straight win against Virginia

February 14, 2015
After falling behind 7-0 to USC in the team’s season opener, No. 5 Northwestern rallied for a 12-11 victory. The Wildcats can’t be as sloppy early on against No. 7 Virginia, but coach Kelly Amonte Hiller was upbeat about the team’s play.

Lacrosse: Northwestern looks to build on momentum into battle against Virginia

February 12, 2015

Lacrosse: Amonte Hiller to join Chicago sports hall of fame

September 16, 2014

Northwestern drops second straight, losing 23-15 to Northern Illinois

September 6, 2014
Junior Kara Mupo and the Wildcats fell short of an eighth national championship, falling to Maryland 9-6 Friday in the NCAA Tournament semifinals. Two days later, the Terrapins defeated Syracuse 15-12 to claim the title.

Updated: Lacrosse: Northwestern outclassed by Maryland in NCAA semifinal

May 23, 2014
Northwestern’s offensive attack will have to be on top of its game against Maryland on Friday. The Wildcats average 11.05 goals a game this season, well below the Terrapins’ average of 14.82.

Lacrosse: Northwestern faces Maryland in landmark NCAA semifinal

May 22, 2014
Senior attack Kat DeRonda looks upfield. DeRonda scored three goals, including the game-winner in overtime, helping Northwestern beat Florida 12-11 in the NCAA quarterfinals to advance to the Wildcats' 10th straight Final Four.

Lacrosse: Northwestern finally gets past Florida, advances to Final Four with overtime victory in Gainesville

May 17, 2014
Wallace: Maryland, Rutgers criticism unwarranted

Wallace: Maryland, Rutgers criticism unwarranted

May 16, 2014

Lacrosse: Northwestern receives No. 5 seed in NCAA Tournament, will host second-round game Sunday

May 4, 2014
Junior Kara Mupo and the Cats blew a 5-goal lead Sunday to lose to Florida in the ALC Championship game. "We did everything wrong in the second half," coach Kelly Amonte Hiller said.

Lacrosse: Northwestern lets 5-goal lead, ALC title slip away against Florida

May 4, 2014
Draw control specialist Alyssa Leonard reaches for the ball after a draw. The senior's performance in the circle improved drastically in the second half, collecting 10 draws compared to 3 draws in the first.

Lacrosse: Northwestern rallies past Ohio State, advances to eighth-straight ALC title game

May 2, 2014
Senior draw control specialist Alyssa Leonard celebrates after a goal against North Carolina. Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller praised Leonard’s contributions this season and warned that her team can’t rest on the senior’s performance alone moving forward.

Lacrosse: Northwestern gears up to host ALC Tournament, take on Vanderbilt

April 29, 2014
Draw control specialist Alyssa Leonard cheers after Northwestern's final goal in its win against Southern California. The senior kicked off her last regular-season game's second half with a behind-the-back goal.

Lacrosse: Northwestern prevails against USC in historic Wrigley Field game

April 26, 2014

Lacrosse: Wrigley Field game to be landmark for Northwestern program, sport

April 24, 2014
Junior attack Kara Mupo passes the ball off. Mupo had 4 goals during Northwestern's loss to Florida and scored what would have been the game-tying shot.

Lacrosse: Wildcats’ rally falls short as rival Gators clinch regular season conference title

April 19, 2014
Junior goalkeeper Bridget Bianco gets in position to attempt a save during Northwestern’s game against Vanderbilt. Bianco is seventh nationally in goals-against average and will look to shut down No. 4 Florida on Saturday in NU’s Senior Day.

Lacrosse: Despite Northwestern’s inconsistent year, Bianco shines between the pipes

April 17, 2014
The Sideline: Amonte Hiller can't help but stand out

The Sideline: Amonte Hiller can’t help but stand out

April 9, 2014
Senior Kat DeRonda goes up against a defender in the midfield. DeRonda had a fruitful weekend in Pennsylvania, leading Northwestern with 3 goals Friday against No. 10 Penn State and 2 goals Sunday in a win against No. 12 Pennsylvania.

Lacrosse: Northwestern handles Penn for 4th consecutive win

April 6, 2014
Lacrosse: Despite ups and downs, Northwestern's balanced attack proves quietly dangerous

Lacrosse: Despite ups and downs, Northwestern’s balanced attack proves quietly dangerous

April 3, 2014
Senior Alyssa Leonard, who led Northwestern with 3 goals, carries the ball into North Carolina’s third on Monday. Leonard also led the team with three draw controls.

Lacrosse: Northwestern takes down No. 1 North Carolina for 300th program win

March 31, 2014
Coach Chris Collins hugs senior forward Drew Crawford as he ends his Northwestern career. Crawford moved into second place in NU's all-time scoring list during the 67-51 loss to Michigan State.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern bows out of Big Ten Tournament in loss to Michigan State

March 14, 2014
Senior forward Drew Crawford drives past Iowa's Melsahn Basabe. Crawford scored 15 points in the Wildcats' 67-62 win over the Hawkeyes in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern keeps season alive with upset win over Iowa

March 13, 2014
Senior midfielder Christy Turner evades defenders on a breakaway. Turner was one of 15 players to score against Marquette in Northwestern’s first home game of the season, a 20-5 romp over the Golden Eagles.

Lacrosse: Ohio State edges Northwestern in overtime to start conference play

March 9, 2014
Block 9, Annabel Edwards/Daily Senior Staffer

Dance Marathon 2014: Block 9 recap

March 8, 2014
Junior goalkeeper Bridget Bianco lunges to make a save. Bianco recorded eight saves in Northwestern loss to Notre Dame on Wednesday.

Lacrosse: Hot start, clutch finish pushes Notre Dame past Northwestern

March 6, 2014

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February 28, 2014

Best Customer Service: Edzo’s Burger Shop

February 28, 2014
Spring Sports Guide 2014

Spring Sports Guide 2014

February 25, 2014
Senior midfielder Christy Turner evades defenders on a breakaway. Turner was one of 15 players to score against Marquette in Northwestern’s first home game of the season, a 20-5 romp over the Golden Eagles.

Lacrosse: Northwestern dominates Marquette 20-5 for largest win margin since 2010

February 25, 2014

Spring Sports Guide: Lacrosse: After loss of stars, Northwestern ‘all in this together’

February 25, 2014
Sophomore midfielder Kaleigh Craig carries the ball into Northwestern’s offensive third. Craig, the only non-senior to score more than 1 goal, led the Wildcats with 4 on six shots against the Blue Devils.

Lacrosse: Led by Kaleigh Craig, Northwestern pulls out dogfight against Duke in Durham

February 22, 2014
Senior Veronica Corning prepares to send a return cross court. No. 30 Corning’s 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 singles win against Indiana’s No. 65 Katie Klyczek sealed Northwestern’s victory.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern takes first conference match with ease, downs Indiana 7-0

February 20, 2014
Redshirt senior forward Drew Crawford goes up for a jumper in Sunday’s loss to Minnesota. The Capital One Academic All-American First Team Award is Crawford’s third big honor this season. He was named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week and the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week on Feb. 3.

Men’s Basketball: Drew Crawford honored as Capital One Academic All-American First Team member

February 20, 2014
Senior draw specialist Alyssa Leonard reaches for the ball against Penn in last season’s Senior Day contest. Leonard pulled for 10 draw controls in Sunday’s season opener and now has the most career draw controls of any active Division I women’s player with 316.

Lacrosse: Kate Macdonald’s late goal gives Northwestern season-opening win against Virginia

February 9, 2014

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern drops second close game at Welsh-Ryan

February 6, 2014
Kelly Amonte Hiller coaches from the sideline. The coach guided NU to its first win over Maryland in seven years Sunday.

Lacrosse: Northwestern extends Amonte Hiller’s contract to 2021

February 4, 2014
Freshman forward Nia Coffey lofts a fadeaway jumper over a Nebraska defender. The rookie sensation led Northwestern with 22 points and 10 rebounds in the Wildcats’ 63-59 victory.

Women’s Basketball: Nia Coffey’s double-double helps Northwestern fight past No. 21 Nebraska

January 26, 2014

Men’s Basketball: Chier Ajou to transfer from Northwestern; becomes second transfer under Chris Collins

January 7, 2014

Men’s Basketball: Offensive woes plague Northwestern in loss against DePaul

December 27, 2013
Erin Fitzgerald looks to score on senior day. Fitzgerald led Northwestern's offense this year with 59 goals, while juniors such as Kat DeRonda, Kelly Rich, and Kate Macdonald played supporting roles.

Lacrosse: Northwestern plays a solid season, disappoints in tournament

May 29, 2013
Taylor Thornton runs away from North Carolina defenders during Northwestern's semifinal match against the Tar Heels. Thornton was held scoreless during the Wildcats' 11-4 loss.

Lacrosse: Northwestern’s season ends with Final Four loss to North Carolina

May 24, 2013
Northwestern midfielder Taylor Thornton has scored 28 goals this season. The Wildcats are seeking their eighth national title in nine years this weekend.

Lacrosse: Northwestern looks to demonstrate growth in 9th Final Four appearance

May 23, 2013
Senior attack Erin Fitzgerald leads Northwestern in goals with 59 so far this season. Fitzgerald, who upon graduation will move back to New York to start working, said she will miss her quirky teammates and playing on Lakeside Field.

Lacrosse: Senior attack wears ’emotion on her sleeve’ as Northwestern’s offensive leader

May 21, 2013
Northwestern midfielder Ali Cassera is trading in her lacrosse stick for a basketball next academic year. The senior will use her fifth year of eligibility to play basketball at Division III Montclair State next fall.

Lacrosse: Four years later, Ali Cassera switches sports to fulfill high school dreams

May 20, 2013
Northwestern midfielder Ali Cassera was one of three Wildcats to score a hat trick in Saturday’s win over Stanford. The seniors are the only class currently on the NU roster which has lost a national championship game.

Lacrosse: Northwestern enters treacherous elite eight, takes on Penn State in quarterfinals

May 16, 2013

Kelly Amonte Hiller: Women’s lacrosse conference coming to Big Ten in 2015

May 15, 2013
Northwestern junior Alyssa Leonard looks to pass in the midfield Sunday against Sanford. Leonard, who owns the NU single-season record for draw controls with 120 so far this season, won 8 draw controls and scored 3 goals in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Lacrosse: Taylor Thornton, Alyssa Leonard lead Northwestern to 2nd round victory over Stanford

May 12, 2013
Senior midfielder Taylor Thornton carries the ball against Penn State. Thornton is one of five women nominated for Sports Illustrated's inaugural College Athlete of the Year award.

Lacrosse: Taylor Thornton nominated for Sports Illustrated award

May 8, 2013

Lacrosse: Northwestern receives No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament

May 5, 2013
No. 2 seed Northwestern celebrates after beating No. 1 seed Florida in the ALC Championship game Sunday in Baltimore. This is NU's sixth time winning the ALC tournament in it's seven years of existence.

Lacrosse: Northwestern gets revenge on Florida to reclaim ALC crown

May 5, 2013
Senior midfielder Gabriella Flibotte had 7 draw controls, helping Northwestern squeak past Penn State 9-8 to advance to the ALC championship game.

Lacrosse: Northwestern edges Penn State in overtime to set up Florida rematch

May 3, 2013
Northwestern midfielder Alyssa Leonard is looking to capture the school record for draw controls in a season. The junior’s 283 career draw controls are the most in program history, but she is 8 shy of the single season record of 110 set by Danielle Spencer in 2010.

Lacrosse: No. 2 seed Northwestern kicks off ALC Tournament with No. 3 seed Penn State

May 2, 2013
Senior Erin Fitzgerald scored four goals against Penn, bringing her season total to a team-high 55.

Lacrosse: Northwestern celebrates Senior Day with victory over Penn

April 28, 2013

Lacrosse: Northwestern to say goodbye to Thornton, Fitzgerald, five other seniors against Penn on Saturday

April 25, 2013
Northwestern midfielder Taylor Thornton was a critical part of the midfield, scooping up 5 ground balls. The senior also won 2 draw controls and took a shot in the Wildcats’ 10-8 win.

Lacrosse: Northwestern proves resilience against Notre Dame

April 24, 2013
Senior attack Erin Fitzgerald streaks toward the goal against Penn State earlier this season. The senior, who leads Northwestern in goals, was held to only 4 shots and 2 goals on Saturday in the team's loss against Florida.

Lacrosse: Northwestern hopes history repeats, looks to rebound at Notre Dame

April 23, 2013
Senior Taylor Thornton carries the ball against Penn State. Florida led 5-0 on Saturday before Thornton got the Cats on the board.

Lacrosse: Florida whips Northwestern to move closer to ALC regular season crown

April 20, 2013
In her first season as a starter, Northwestern goalie Bridget Bianco has led the Cats to a 13-1 record with a .497 save percentage.

Lacrosse: Northwestern gears up for marquee matchup against Florida

April 18, 2013
Northwestern midfielder Alyssa Leonard is four draw controls shy of the school record for draw controls in her career. The junior has 83 draw controls this season and also is second on the team with 22 goals this

Lacrosse: For Northwestern, draw controls could mean weekend wins against Top-20 teams

April 11, 2013
Northwestern attacker Erin Fitzgerald scored four goals in the Wildcats' win over Penn State. The senior now has a team-leading 36 goals this season.

Lacrosse: Northwestern dominates possession, increases intensity to overpower Penn State

April 5, 2013
Northwestern attacker Erin Fitzgerald leads the Wildcats with 32 goals this year. The senior has taken 70 shots this season with 54 of them going on goal.

Lacrosse: After close victories, Wildcats take on streaking Nittany Lions, Cavaliers

April 4, 2013
Northwestern midfielder Alyssa Leonard scored the game-winning goal with a little more than six minutes to play against Syracuse. Leonard is the Wildcats' second-leading scorer with 19 goals this year.

Lacrosse: Northwestern comes from behind to edge Ohio State, Syracuse

April 1, 2013

Updated: Men’s Basketball: Bill Carmody fired after 13 seasons

March 16, 2013
Sophomore guard Dave Sobolewski (left) consoles senior guard Reggie Hearn (11) after Hearn's Northwestern career ended with a 73-59 loss to Iowa on Thursday night.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern ends season with Big Ten Tournament loss to Iowa

March 14, 2013
Dave Sobolewski drives into the lane. Sobolewski, who is from the Chicago suburbs and attended Chicago Bulls games when he was younger, will play on the United Center court for the first time.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern set to face Iowa in Round 1 of Big Ten Tournament

March 14, 2013
Block 6's "British Invasion" theme was a hit with dancers.

Dance Marathon 2013: Block 6 recap

March 9, 2013

Lacrosse: Wildcats head east for conference matchup, defensive test

March 7, 2013
Senior midfielder Erin Fitzgerald looks to attack during a game last season. Fitzgerald led Northwestern with five goals Wednesday against Boston College.

Lacrosse: Boston College’s 2nd half run not enough to overcome Northwestern in home opener at Lakeside Field

March 6, 2013
Junior Alyssa Leonard shoots during a home game against Duke last season. Leonard leads the Wildcats in draw controls with 37 in four games.

Lacrosse: Northwestern looks to showcase improvements as Amonte Hiller vies for 200th win

March 5, 2013
Sophomore guard Dave Sobolewski attempts a jump shot. The Wildcats fell 63-53 to Ohio State on Thursday night.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern hangs with Ohio State, falls late

March 1, 2013
Taylor Thornton picks up a ground ball. Thornton, the reigning national player of the year, and the Wildcats are going for their eighth national title in nine years.

Lacrosse: All eyes on Northwestern as Wildcats search for 8th national title

February 25, 2013
Senior Taylor Thornton picks up a ground ball in a game last year. Thornton picked up four ground balls in the Cats' 15-8 win over Vanderbilt on Sunday.

Lacrosse: Northwestern falls to North Carolina, tops Vanderbilt in ALC opener

February 24, 2013
Redshirt freshman Tre Demps drives to the hoop. Demps led Northwestern in scoring with 9 points in the team's loss to Purdue.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern continues end-of-season slump, falls to Purdue for fifth straight loss

February 24, 2013
Senior midfielder Taylor Thornton tries to control the ball during a game against Notre Dame last year. Thornton will lead the No. 1 Wildcats to the south for two more games this weekend.

Lacrosse: Northwestern heads South to take on No. 5 North Carolina, Vanderbilt

February 21, 2013
Senior guard Reggie Hearn surveys the floor against Indiana. Northwestern fell to Ohio State on Thursday, keeping the score within four points until just under two minutes left.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern hangs with Ohio State but falls short

February 14, 2013
Freshman forward Kale Abrahamson drives into the lane against Iowa. Abrahamson is one of only seven healthy scholarship players left on the Wildcats' roster for the game against Ohio State.

Men’s Basketball: Two more players down, Northwestern requires full team effort against Ohio State

February 13, 2013
Graduate student forward Jared Swopshire, Northwestern's leading rebounder, will miss the rest of the season after having knee surgery Tuesday.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s leading rebounder Swopshire out for the season with a knee injury

February 12, 2013
Women's Swimming coach Jimmy Tierney talks with three young female athletes. Tierney, along with three other Northwestern coaches, participated in roundtable discussions for NU's second annual celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

ESPN journalist, Northwestern athletic community celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day

February 11, 2013
Senior guard Reggie Hearn attempts a layup in a January matchup with Iowa. Hearn led the Wildcats with 13 points Saturday.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats lose Swopshire, Olah in loss to Hawkeyes

February 9, 2013

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern brings its improved game to Iowa City

February 7, 2013
Senior guard Reggie Hearn shoots a jump shot in the second half of Northwestern's 75-60 win over Purdue. Hearn set a career high with 26 points.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s new attitude, quality shots lead to victory at home against Purdue

February 2, 2013
Sophomore guard Dave Sobolewski drives to the hoop. The Wildcats square off against Purdue this weekend.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern faces young Purdue team in return to Welsh-Ryan

January 31, 2013
Sophomore guard Dave Sobolewski led Northwestern with 21 points in their loss to Nebraska. Soboloweski was one of just two Wildcats in double figures.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern fails to hit shots, falls to Nebraska’s defense in second road loss this season

January 26, 2013
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