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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


Sophomore forward Ashley Sessa, senior midfielder Maddie Zimmer and sophomore forward Olivia Bent-Cole celebrate a goal against Virginia Sunday. Northwestern won in overtime, 3-2.

Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern tops Virginia 3-2 in overtime win, advances to NCAA semifinals

November 18, 2024

Sophomore forward Ashley Sessa sent an attacking penalty corner into the circle just over two minutes into overtime Sunday as No. 2 Northwestern stood deadlocked with Virginia 2-2. Senior midfielder...

Northwestern celebrates graduate student Lauren Wadas' game-winning goal against Virginia Sunday.

Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern’s overtime victory over Virginia carries the weight of a title bout

November 18, 2024

A championship-caliber clash played out Sunday on Lakeside Field, with No. 2 Northwestern and unseeded Virginia battling for a coveted NCAA tournament semifinal berth.  Two battle-tested teams from...

Sophomore forward Ashley Sessa (left) runs alongside sophomore forward Olivia Bent-Cole against Miami (Ohio) on Friday.

Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern dominates in 9-2 victory over Miami (Ohio), advances to NCAA Tournament quarterfinals

November 15, 2024

Get on the board early. Dominate attacking penalty corners. Win the game. That’s been the playbook for No. 2 Northwestern field hockey all year. Friday’s matchup with Miami (Ohio) was no different. Spurred...

The Weekly: 2024 election results, record-breaking field hockey season, incident on Intercampus Shuttle

November 11, 2024

Who won the state and county races on Evanston voters’ ballots? What’s behind the strong performance this season from Northwestern field hockey? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other...

Sophomore forward Ashley Sessa dribbles to ball up the field in No. 1 Northwestern’s Big Ten tournament championship loss to No. 9 Michigan.

Field Hockey: No. 1 Northwestern falls in Big Ten tournament championship to No. 9 Michigan

November 11, 2024

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — For the first time in 357 days, No. 1 Northwestern lost a game. In a contest where dominant defense for both squads shone through, No. 9 Michigan blanked the Wildcats (19-1, 8-1...

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