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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


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...

Putterman: As March Madness speeds up, Northwestern should too

Putterman: As March Madness speeds up, Northwestern should too

April 9, 2013

Monday night’s NCAA Tournament championship game between Louisville and Michigan featured abundant athleticism. There was Peyton Siva, maintaining his dribble while falling to the ground, then spinning...

Northwestern attacker Erin Fitzgerald leads the Wildcats with 32 goals this year. The senior has taken 70 shots this season with 54 of them going on goal.

Lacrosse: After close victories, Wildcats take on streaking Nittany Lions, Cavaliers

April 4, 2013

To kick off the last month of regular season play, No. 4 Northwestern (9-1, 3-0 ALC) plays under the lights at Lakeside Field on Friday against No. 8 Penn State (7-3, 2-0), the team that toppled No. 2...

Taylor Thornton picks up a ground ball. Thornton, the reigning national player of the year, and the Wildcats are going for their eighth national title in nine years.

Lacrosse: All eyes on Northwestern as Wildcats search for 8th national title

February 25, 2013

Earlier this year, Northwestern started playing music over the loudspeaker in the indoor facility during its 9 a.m. practices. The music is meant to get the team's energy going early in the morning,...

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