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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


Northwestern midfielder Alyssa Leonard is looking to capture the school record for draw controls in a season. The junior’s 283 career draw controls are the most in program history, but she is 8 shy of the single season record of 110 set by Danielle Spencer in 2010.

Lacrosse: No. 2 seed Northwestern kicks off ALC Tournament with No. 3 seed Penn State

May 2, 2013

In a campaign that included more than one loss in the regular season for the second time since 2004, Northwestern appears to have caught a break heading into the ALC Tournament. The tournament began...

Lacrosse: Northwestern to say goodbye to Thornton, Fitzgerald, five other seniors against Penn on Saturday

April 25, 2013

Against No. 16 Pennsylvania (9-4) on Saturday, No. 4 Northwestern (14-2) plays to stay undefeated at home this season, to conclude its regular season with a win and conquer its 11th top-20 opponent this...

Senior attack Erin Fitzgerald streaks toward the goal against Penn State earlier this season. The senior, who leads Northwestern in goals, was held to only 4 shots and 2 goals on Saturday in the team's loss against Florida.

Lacrosse: Northwestern hopes history repeats, looks to rebound at Notre Dame

April 23, 2013

As badly as Saturday’s game against Florida went for Northwestern, the Wildcats can take solace knowing they have been in this position before and emerged on top. Score-wise, NU under coach Kelly...

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...

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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