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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

In her first season as a starter, Northwestern goalie Bridget Bianco has led the Cats to a 13-1 record with a .497 save percentage.

Lacrosse: Northwestern gears up for marquee matchup against Florida

April 18, 2013

In the past year, Northwestern has racked up more than a few impressive accolades. The Wildcats won the national championship in May. Senior defender Taylor Thornton won four of women's lacrosse's...

Northwestern midfielder Alyssa Leonard won 5 draw controls against Duke on Friday to secure the school-record for most draw controls in a career. The junior secured 3 more draw controls on Sunday to extend her record to 272 draw controls in less than three seasons.

Lacrosse: Northwestern knocks off top-20 opponents Duke, Stanford over weekend

April 14, 2013

In a battle of radically different styles, Northwestern's slow and steady approach eventually wore out Stanford's fast-paced offense. The No. 4 Wildcats (13-1) handled the No. 15 Cardinal (8-4) 12-8...

Junior Alyssa Leonard goes for a ground ball against Penn State. Leonard and the Wildcats rallied Sunday to defeat Virginia 11-6.

Lacrosse: Northwestern uses second-half rally to defeat Virginia

April 7, 2013

For the second straight season, No. 4 Northwestern showed No. 11 Virginia that it's not how you start but rather how you finish games that matters. The Wildcats (11-1) overcame a 4-1 deficit to defeat...

Northwestern midfielder Alyssa Leonard scored the game-winning goal with a little more than six minutes to play against Syracuse. Leonard is the Wildcats second-leading scorer with 19 goals this year.

Lacrosse: Northwestern comes from behind to edge Ohio State, Syracuse

April 1, 2013

Although the Wildcats missed out on traveling this Spring Break, Evanston treated them well. Perhaps finally putting the team's early season loss to North Carolina behind it, Northwestern showed its...

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....

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