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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 Taylor Thornton carries the ball against Penn State. Thornton is one of five women nominated for Sports Illustrated's inaugural College Athlete of the Year award.

Lacrosse: Taylor Thornton nominated for Sports Illustrated award

May 8, 2013

Senior midfielder Taylor Thornton is one of five females nominated for Sports Illustrated's inaugural College Athlete of the Year award, the publication announced Wednesday. Sports Illustrated will...

No. 2 seed Northwestern celebrates after beating No. 1 seed Florida in the ALC Championship game Sunday in Baltimore. This is NU's sixth time winning the ALC tournament in it's seven years of existence.

Lacrosse: Northwestern gets revenge on Florida to reclaim ALC crown

May 5, 2013

Gone was the flat, uninspired Northwestern from its last matchup against Florida. Florida coach Amanda O'Leary was right when she predicted the two teams' second meeting this season would not go as...

Senior midfielder Gabriella Flibotte had 7 draw controls, helping Northwestern squeak past Penn State 9-8 to advance to the ALC championship game.

Lacrosse: Northwestern edges Penn State in overtime to set up Florida rematch

May 3, 2013

The Wildcats looked like they were playing for their lives. Although not a life-or-death situation in the literal sense, Northwestern held on to a 1-goal lead for the last 3:45 of overtime of their...

Northwestern midfielder Alyssa Leonard is looking to capture the school record for draw controls in a season. The junior’s 283 career draw controls are the most in program history, but she is 8 shy of the single season record of 110 set by Danielle Spencer in 2010.

Lacrosse: No. 2 seed Northwestern kicks off ALC Tournament with No. 3 seed Penn State

May 2, 2013

In a campaign that included more than one loss in the regular season for the second time since 2004, Northwestern appears to have caught a break heading into the ALC Tournament. The tournament began...

Senior Erin Fitzgerald scored four goals against Penn, bringing her season total to a team-high 55.

Lacrosse: Northwestern celebrates Senior Day with victory over Penn

April 28, 2013

Fans and family of Northwestern players packed the stands at Lakeside Field, and more than 1,600 spectators could hardly have asked for a more perfect Saturday afternoon. No. 4 NU (15-2) took down No....

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