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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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

In a campaign that included more than one loss in the regular season for the second time since 2004, Northwestern appears to have caught a break heading into the ALC Tournament. The tournament began...

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

As badly as Saturday’s game against Florida went for Northwestern, the Wildcats can take solace knowing they have been in this position before and emerged on top. Score-wise, NU under coach Kelly...

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 12 years, Northwestern has never lost a game as badly as it did to Florida on Saturday. The No. 4 Wildcats (13-2, 4-1 ALC) faced an onslaught of goals from the No. 3 Gators (16-1, 4-1) and ultimately...

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

In the past year, Northwestern has racked up more than a few impressive accolades. The Wildcats won the national championship in May. Senior defender Taylor Thornton won four of women's lacrosse's...

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

To kick off the last month of regular season play, No. 4 Northwestern (9-1, 3-0 ALC) plays under the lights at Lakeside Field on Friday against No. 8 Penn State (7-3, 2-0), the team that toppled No. 2...

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