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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


Field Hockey: Seniors hope to lead the Wildcats to victory

October 31, 2013

Friday marks Northwestern’s (14-4, 4-1 Big Ten) final regular season game this year — and the last ever for the seniors. Seniors Nikki Parsley and Tara Puffenberger have brought this team to a whole...

Senior Tara Puffenberger stands among her teammates at Lakeside Field. The midfielder transferred to Northwestern after disappointment in Virginia, and she dove back into the sport she dominated her entire life. She is vital to the Wildcat attack, standing third in assists and second in shots on goal this season.

Field Hockey: Tara Puffenberger reenergized at Northwestern

October 29, 2013

Senior midfielder Tara Puffenberger lives and breathes field hockey. The sport has taken her across the pond and back, from Canada to the Netherlands.  She has been to the Junior Olympic Games twice,...

Midfielder Dominique Masters scored both goals in NU’s shutout win over Central Michigan on Sunday. The freshman from the United Kingdom has been a precocious sensation, standing second on the team in goals and points as the season winds down.

Field Hockey: Wildcats finish road trip bonanza in the Great Lake State

October 28, 2013

Northwestern wrapped up a month-long road trip and tied a nice bow on it, winning both games over the weekend. The No. 13 Wildcats (14-4, 4-1 Big Ten) emerged victorious against both Michigan State...

Senior midfielder Julia Retzky is back in action for the Wildcats this weekend against Michigan State. After suffering a facial injury, the Lake Forest, Ill., native will be vital in Northwestern’s corner attack and defense.

Field Hockey: Retzky returns to take down the Spartans

October 24, 2013

Julia Retzky returns from a facial injury this week as Northwestern prepares to take on Michigan State on Saturday in East Lansing, Mich. Last time senior midfielder Retzky took the field was back...

Nikki Parsley and the Cats split a pair of matches over the weekend, beating Indiana 2-0 Friday before falling to No. 17 Louisville on Sunday. Parsley scored both goals against the Hoosiers, her ninth and tenth of the season.

Field Hockey: Defense reigns as Wildcats split the weekend

October 21, 2013

Northwestern allowed only eight shots all weekend yet came out with one win instead of two. Senior midfielder Nikki Parsley led the offense against the Hoosiers on Friday for the Wildcats. She scored...

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