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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


Northwestern celebrates a goal against Florida on Friday. The Wildcats booked a second consecutive national title game against No. 2 Boston College with their 15-11 win.

Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern prepares for repeat national championship matchup with No. 2 Boston College

May 25, 2024

CARY, N.C. — Following a season of remarkable rises, stunning upsets and scintillating superstar showcases, the two teams widely considered the foremost national title contenders during the preseason...

Left: Samantha Smith celebrates after scoring a goal against Florida Friday.
Right: Madison Smith in the postgame handshake line following Northwestern's win over Florida Friday.

Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern’s ‘Smithsters’ form key draw circle tandem

May 25, 2024

CARY, N.C. –– Facing Florida draw specialist Liz Harrison, who reeled in 228 draw controls entering Friday’s clash with Northwestern, junior midfielder Samantha Smith stepped into the circle as Friday’s...

Graduate student midfielder Lindsey Frank celebrates after scoring a goal Friday against Florida. Frank had a hat trick as Northwestern advanced to the national championship.

Captured: No. 1 Northwestern punches ticket to national title game

May 25, 2024

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You...

Sophomore attacker Madison Taylor buries one of her team-high five goals against Florida Friday. Taylor has scored at least five points in all three of Northwestern's NCAA tournament games.

Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern fends off Florida 15-11, advances to second consecutive national title game

May 24, 2024

CARY, N.C. — With No. 1 Northwestern and Florida locked at 3-3 less than two minutes into the Final Four faceoff’s second frame Friday, sophomore attacker Madison Taylor toppled over while attacking...

Graduate student attackers Izzy Scane and Erin Coykendall hug during their second-round victory over Denver.

Lacrosse: Breaking down No. 1 Northwestern, Florida’s key figures

May 22, 2024

Following an eight-day preparation period, No. 1 Northwestern and Florida are set to face off in Friday’s first Final Four battle in Cary, North Carolina. With the winner advancing to play the victor...

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