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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


Sophomore back Ilse Tromp looks to make a pass against UMass on Friday.

Field Hockey: Ilse Tromp’s stout defensive play helps Northwestern clinch second consecutive national championship appearance

November 24, 2024

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Ilse Tromp faced an uncertain future in December 2022. As the now-sophomore back caught up with her longtime friend and junior back Maja Zivojnovic on a Friday night, she pondered...

Sophomore forward Ashley Sessa tees up the game-winning goal.

Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern bound for national title game after 1-0 win over UMass

November 22, 2024

ANN ARBOR, Mich. –– Northwestern field hockey is just one game away from immortality. Spurred by a fourth-quarter goal from sophomore forward Ashley Sessa, the Wildcats (22-1, 8-0 Big Ten) took...

Sophomore forward Ashley Sessa and senior midfielder Maddie Zimmer celebrate after scoring the game-winning goal for Northwestern.

Field Hockey: Zimmer, Sessa fuel No. 2 Northwestern’s 1-0 win over UMass in NCAA tournament semifinals

November 22, 2024

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Senior midfielder Maddie Zimmer intercepted a pass from UMass’ Paula Lorenzini with over 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. In a split second, the Big Ten Player of the...

Sophomore forward Ashley Sessa in Friday's NCAA Tournament semifinal matchup. Sessa scored the lone goal in the contest to send Northwestern to the national championship game.

Rapid Recap: No. 2 Northwestern 1, UMass 0

November 22, 2024

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — No. 2 Northwestern charged into Phyllis Ocker Field’s Friday Final Four clash against UMass just 60 minutes of game-action removed from a fourth consecutive national title berth. While...

Northwestern celebrates punching its ticket to the Final Four after beating No. 8 Virginia in overtime last Sunday.

Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern departs for fourth consecutive NCAA tournament semifinal

November 20, 2024

Coach Tracey Fuchs carried calculated confidence into Walter Athletics Center on Wednesday morning, with No. 2-seed Northwestern set to depart for its fourth consecutive NCAA tournament semifinal in Ann...

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