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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


Senior attack Erin Fitzgerald leads Northwestern in goals with 59 so far this season. Fitzgerald, who upon graduation will move back to New York to start working, said she will miss her quirky teammates and playing on Lakeside Field.

Lacrosse: Senior attack wears ’emotion on her sleeve’ as Northwestern’s offensive leader

May 21, 2013

Senior attack Erin Fitzgerald does not run. She charges on the field, more determined than running. Anywhere near a cage, she will rocket — not shoot, but something more aggressive, more determined...

the Wildcats celebrate after their 15-7 win against Penn State in Saturday’s quarterfinals game. They will play North Carolina on Friday in Philadelphia in their ninth consecutive trip to the NCAA semifinals.

Photo gallery: Northwestern vs. Penn State

May 19, 2013

It took No. 2 Northwestern four minutes to score, and from there the Wildcats never let up. NU scored five times before Penn State even manufactured a shot as the Cats advanced to their ninth consecutive...

Northwestern midfielder Alyssa Leonard dives to score a goal. The junior tied her career high with 4 goals in the 15-7 win over Penn State.

Lacrosse: Northwestern routs Penn State to advance to 9th straight Final Four

May 18, 2013

It took No. 2 Northwestern four minutes to score, and from there the Wildcats never let up. NU scored five times before Penn State even manufactured a shot as the Cats advanced to their ninth consecutive...

Northwestern midfielder Ali Cassera was one of three Wildcats to score a hat trick in Saturday’s win over Stanford. The seniors are the only class currently on the NU roster which has lost a national championship game.

Lacrosse: Northwestern enters treacherous elite eight, takes on Penn State in quarterfinals

May 16, 2013

No. 2 Northwestern already booted second-round matchup Stanford from the NCAA Tournament with ease. On Saturday, the Wildcats (18-2) compete against No. 7 Penn State (14-6), a team they have already faced...

Football: Big Ten releases 2014 schedule

May 16, 2013

The Big Ten this morning released Northwestern's 2014 conference schedule. The Wildcats will open with a road game Sept. 27 at Penn State followed by their home opener a week later against Wisconsin....

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