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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 University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A field hockey player in a white and pink jersey with a breast cancer awareness ribbon on it dribbles the ball down field.

Field Hockey: No. 1 Northwestern maintains perfect record against No. 9 Virginia, No. 11 Liberty

September 11, 2022

As the final moments of the third quarter ticked down, Northwestern was up 1-0 against Liberty and looking to maintain momentum.  The Flames’ (3-2, 0-0 Big East) goalkeeper Azul Iritxity Irigoyen...

Girls in black uniforms hug with smiles on a green field.

Field Hockey: Northwestern aims to claim second national championship this fall following history-making 2021 season

August 12, 2022

Following a historic season and an NCAA Division I Championship, Northwestern field hockey is gearing up for a repeat in the 2022 season. Led by redshirt senior forward Bente Baekers, the squad returns...

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Carroll: Northwestern field hockey’s national championship is culmination of years of growth

November 22, 2021

Last year, Northwestern made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, a massive accomplishment. The Wildcats had only made the second round one other time during coach Tracey Fuchs’ tenure, which...

Player in black jersey holds up trophy.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 2, Liberty 0

November 21, 2021

Time to cue up “We Are the Champions.”  For the first time ever, Northwestern field hockey captured the national championship. The Wildcats (18-5, 5-3) took down Liberty University 2-0 to record...

Field hockey player in white jersey pushes the ball upfield.

Field Hockey: Northwestern takes down Harvard 2-1 in overtime, will appear in first-ever national championship game

November 19, 2021

For the first time in program history, Northwestern advanced to the national championship game, defeating Harvard 2-1 in overtime in the semifinal. Junior forward Bente Baekers scored the game-winner...

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