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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

Christina Esposito looks for an opening. The senior attacker and the Wildcats face a daunting two-game stretch this weekend.

Lacrosse: Wildcats face 2 ranked opponents in 3 days this weekend

April 12, 2017

Lacrosse Midterms approach next week for Northwestern, but the Wildcats won’t just be tested in the classroom as they take on two top-20 opponents in three days. No. 18 NU (7-6, 3-0 Big Ten) will...

Danita Stroup looks for a cutter. The senior scored 6 goals against Ohio State on Thursday.

Lacrosse: Stroup, Fredericks put Wildcats back on track after Ohio State trouncing

April 6, 2017

Lacrosse It only took Northwestern 35 seconds to go on top Thursday, as the Wildcats dominated Ohio State on the road to stay perfect in conference play. No. 16 NU (7-6, 3-0 Big Ten) showed no restraint...

Shelby Fredericks is swarmed by defenders. The junior attacker and the Wildcats struggled against Penn’s zone defense in Sunday’s loss.

Lacrosse: Zone defense befuddles Wildcats in loss to Penn

April 2, 2017

Lacrosse Northwestern and Penn have a history of close contests, settling their last two games in overtime. And with the teams splitting their last two games against each other, Sunday’s match provided...

Sheila Nesselbush races up the field. The junior midfielder scored a dramatic goal to send Thursday’s game to overtime, which the Wildcats eventually won.

Lacrosse: Northwestern stuns Johns Hopkins after controversial buzzer beater

March 30, 2017

Lacrosse Sheila Nesselbush had spent all week practicing shooting from eight meters out. Not with the game on the line, like it was with Northwestern trailing Johns Hopkins by a goal Thursday. Not...

Sheila Nesselbush brings the ball up the field. The junior midfielder and the Wildcats look to extend their winning streak Thursday against Johns Hopkins.

Women’s Lacrosse: Offensive surge to be tested against Johns Hopkins

March 29, 2017

Lacrosse A greater emphasis on team unity — both on the field and in the box score — has Northwestern’s offense soaring at the right time. “We’ve heightened our sense of communication,...

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