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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


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

Northwestern had its shortest season since 2005 this year after failing to advance past its quarterfinal matchup against North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament. The regular season also tested the Wildcats...

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

Senior attack Erin Fitzgerald does not run. She charges on the field, more determined than running. Anywhere near a cage, she will rocket — not shoot, but something more aggressive, more determined...

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

Here at Northwestern, senior midfielder Ali Cassera is one of seven seniors who will lead the Wildcats into their Final Four matchup against North Carolina on Friday. Back home in Fairfield, N.J., she...

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

No. 2 Northwestern already booted second-round matchup Stanford from the NCAA Tournament with ease. On Saturday, the Wildcats (18-2) compete against No. 7 Penn State (14-6), a team they have already faced...

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

For the majority of the first half, it looked like fans at Lakeside Field were going to be treated to a neck-and-neck competition between two aggressive teams hungry for a win. Then Taylor Thornton...

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