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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


Senior midfielder Erin Fitzgerald looks to attack during a game last season. Fitzgerald led Northwestern with five goals Wednesday against Boston College.

Lacrosse: Boston College’s 2nd half run not enough to overcome Northwestern in home opener at Lakeside Field

March 6, 2013

Under the lights and surrounded by snow, Northwestern had to depend on its first half lead to clinch a solid win in its home opener against Boston College at Lakeside Field on Wednesday night. With...

Junior Alyssa Leonard shoots during a home game against Duke last season. Leonard leads the Wildcats in draw controls with 37 in four games.

Lacrosse: Northwestern looks to showcase improvements as Amonte Hiller vies for 200th win

March 5, 2013

Despite a comfortable win against Vanderbilt the day after No. 4 Northwestern suffered a rare loss against then-No. 5 North Carolina, the Wildcats feel they have yet to avenge their early season defeat....

Taylor Thornton picks up a ground ball. Thornton, the reigning national player of the year, and the Wildcats are going for their eighth national title in nine years.

Lacrosse: All eyes on Northwestern as Wildcats search for 8th national title

February 25, 2013

Earlier this year, Northwestern started playing music over the loudspeaker in the indoor facility during its 9 a.m. practices. The music is meant to get the team's energy going early in the morning,...

Senior Taylor Thornton picks up a ground ball in a game last year. Thornton picked up four ground balls in the Cats' 15-8 win over Vanderbilt on Sunday.

Lacrosse: Northwestern falls to North Carolina, tops Vanderbilt in ALC opener

February 24, 2013

Northwestern's second away weekend this month was a tale of two cities. The Wildcats split their weekend games during the team's road trip to No. 5 North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., and Vanderbilt...

Senior midfielder Taylor Thornton tries to control the ball during a game against Notre Dame last year. Thornton will lead the No. 1 Wildcats to the south for two more games this weekend.

Lacrosse: Northwestern heads South to take on No. 5 North Carolina, Vanderbilt

February 21, 2013

Earlier in February, No. 1 Northwestern traveled to Los Angeles and dominated in the West with victories against both the University of Southern California and No. 14 Massachusetts. Now, the Wildcats travel...

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