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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


Alyssa Leonard scans the field to make a pass. The senior draw control specialist has 4 goals against Florida this season.

Lacrosse: Wildcats look to overcome Gators to reach Final Four

May 15, 2014

For Northwestern, hopefully the third time is the charm. The No. 5 Wildcats (13-6) have battled the No. 4 Florida Gators (18-2) twice this season, losing each game by a single goal. In the regular...

Junior Kara Mupo and the Cats blew a 5-goal lead Sunday to lose to Florida in the ALC Championship game. "We did everything wrong in the second half," coach Kelly Amonte Hiller said.

Lacrosse: Northwestern lets 5-goal lead, ALC title slip away against Florida

May 4, 2014

In the last-ever ALC championship game, a 5-goal lead wasn't enough for Northwestern to keep rival Florida at bay. After a near-perfect first half, the No. 3 seed Wildcats let their 7-2 lead slip away...

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,...

Wrigley Field, the 100-year-old home of the Chicago Cubs, hosted Northwestern lacrosse Saturday night. The Wildcats beat USC 12-7 in front of 5,145 fans.

Lacrosse: Wrigley game a home run for Wildcats

April 26, 2014

It was a beautiful night for baseball, but the Chicago Cubs were 90 miles away in Milwaukee. Northwestern took the field instead to battle Southern California in NU's final regular-season game, and...

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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