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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


Sophomore forward Ashley Sessa tees up the game-winning goal.

Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern bound for national title game after 1-0 win over UMass

November 22, 2024

ANN ARBOR, Mich. –– Northwestern field hockey is just one game away from immortality. Spurred by a fourth-quarter goal from sophomore forward Ashley Sessa, the Wildcats (22-1, 8-0 Big Ten) took...

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...

Senior midfielder Regan Cornelius carries the ball during a game earlier this season. Cornelius scored against Michigan State Sunday.

Field Hockey: No. 1 Northwestern secures outright Big Ten title with 5-0 romp of Michigan State

October 27, 2024

No. 1 Northwestern took down No. 7 Michigan in overtime Friday afternoon, clinching a share of the Big Ten regular season title. Two days and a 75-mile bus ride later, the Wildcats (17-0, 7-0 Big Ten)...

Sophomore back Ilse Tromp in a game last season. Tromp scored the lone goal in Northwestern’s win over Cornell on Saturday.

Field Hockey: No. 1 Northwestern extends blazing start with wins over No. 9 Louisville, Cornell

September 16, 2024

Through its first four nonconference tests, No. 1 Northwestern defended its home turf at Lakeside Field in emphatic fashion, winning all four matchups — two of which were against ranked opponents —...

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