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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


Northwestern’s offensive attack will have to be on top of its game against Maryland on Friday. The Wildcats average 11.05 goals a game this season, well below the Terrapins’ average of 14.82.

Lacrosse: Northwestern faces Maryland in landmark NCAA semifinal

May 22, 2014

In many ways, this year's NCAA Final Four is same old, same old. No. 5 Northwestern (14-6) faces No. 1 Maryland (21-1) in the second semifinal Friday night in Towson, Maryland, and No. 6 Virginia (12-8)...

Senior attack Kat DeRonda looks upfield. DeRonda scored three goals, including the game-winner in overtime, helping Northwestern beat Florida 12-11 in the NCAA quarterfinals to advance to the Wildcats' 10th straight Final Four.

Lacrosse: Northwestern finally gets past Florida, advances to Final Four with overtime victory in Gainesville

May 17, 2014

At the end of the day, Northwestern came through in the game that mattered most. After losing to Florida twice this season, the No. 5 Wildcats (14-6) defeated the No. 4 Gators (18-3) on Saturday afternoon...

Draw control specialist Alyssa Leonard reaches for the ball after a draw. The senior's performance in the circle improved drastically in the second half, collecting 10 draws compared to 3 draws in the first.

Lacrosse: Northwestern rallies past Ohio State, advances to eighth-straight ALC title game

May 2, 2014

It ended on a false start. With 30 seconds left in regulation of the ALC Tournament semifinals Friday, Ohio State had a free-position shot and the chance to tie Northwestern, but the referees called...

Lacrosse: Wildcats navigate past Commodores in opening round of ALC Tournament

Lacrosse: Wildcats navigate past Commodores in opening round of ALC Tournament

May 1, 2014

Not much changed this time for Northwestern, except for maybe the weather. On a cold, gray and dreary day at Lakeside Field, the No. 5 Wildcats (12-5, 4-3 ALC) beat the Vanderbilt Commodores (5-13,...

Draw control specialist Alyssa Leonard cheers after Northwestern's final goal in its win against Southern California. The senior kicked off her last regular-season game's second half with a behind-the-back goal.

Lacrosse: Northwestern prevails against USC in historic Wrigley Field game

April 26, 2014

It took 12 years and seven national championships, but as purple and white flags fluttered against a dark Wrigleyville skyline, Northwestern women's lacrosse officially cemented its national presence. After...

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