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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


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

The Wildcats looked like they were playing for their lives. Although not a life-or-death situation in the literal sense, Northwestern held on to a 1-goal lead for the last 3:45 of overtime of their...

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 midfielder Alyssa Leonard won 5 draw controls against Duke on Friday to secure the school-record for most draw controls in a career. The junior secured 3 more draw controls on Sunday to extend her record to 272 draw controls in less than three seasons.

Lacrosse: Northwestern knocks off top-20 opponents Duke, Stanford over weekend

April 14, 2013

In a battle of radically different styles, Northwestern's slow and steady approach eventually wore out Stanford's fast-paced offense. The No. 4 Wildcats (13-1) handled the No. 15 Cardinal (8-4) 12-8...

Junior Alyssa Leonard goes for a ground ball against Penn State. Leonard and the Wildcats rallied Sunday to defeat Virginia 11-6.

Lacrosse: Northwestern uses second-half rally to defeat Virginia

April 7, 2013

For the second straight season, No. 4 Northwestern showed No. 11 Virginia that it's not how you start but rather how you finish games that matters. The Wildcats (11-1) overcame a 4-1 deficit to defeat...

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