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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


Spring Sports Guide: Lacrosse: After loss of stars, Northwestern ‘all in this together’

February 25, 2014

Junior starting goalkeeper Bridget Bianco — a self-described impatient goalie — isn't one for mincing words. "I think it's just a stepping stone. It's in the past now," she said. "It was nice, and...

Erin Fitzgerald looks to score on senior day. Fitzgerald led Northwestern's offense this year with 59 goals, while juniors such as Kat DeRonda, Kelly Rich, and Kate Macdonald played supporting roles.

Lacrosse: Northwestern plays a solid season, disappoints in tournament

May 29, 2013

Northwestern had its shortest season since 2005 this year after failing to advance past its quarterfinal matchup against North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament. The regular season also tested the Wildcats...

Northwestern midfielder Taylor Thornton has scored 28 goals this season. The Wildcats are seeking their eighth national title in nine years this weekend.

Lacrosse: Northwestern looks to demonstrate growth in 9th Final Four appearance

May 23, 2013

It is only fitting that Northwestern drew North Carolina for its semifinal matchup, the first game of the Wildcats' ninth consecutive trip to the Final Four. Friday afternoon's contest in Philadelphia...

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 junior Alyssa Leonard looks to pass in the midfield Sunday against Sanford. Leonard, who owns the NU single-season record for draw controls with 120 so far this season, won 8 draw controls and scored 3 goals in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Lacrosse: Taylor Thornton, Alyssa Leonard lead Northwestern to 2nd round victory over Stanford

May 12, 2013

For the majority of the first half, it looked like fans at Lakeside Field were going to be treated to a neck-and-neck competition between two aggressive teams hungry for a win. Then Taylor Thornton...

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