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'Cats Prepare for Senior Day Showdown Against Rutgers
3/30/2024 2:36:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
Evanston, Ill. - Northwestern Lacrosse is poised for a senior day clash as they return home following an away stand against Penn State and UNC. Despite a narrow loss at Penn State, the Wildcats roared back with a resounding 16-10 victory over #13 UNC, igniting a wave of momentum as they head back to their home turf. The first draw is set for 5 p.m. CT and will broadcast nationally on Big Ten Network, with Dean Linke and Caley Chelios on the call.
Saturday Night ??
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In their triumphant victory over UNC, standout performances from star players propelled Northwestern to success. Izzy Scane stole the spotlight with an extraordinary seven-goal spectacle, tying her season high and and solidifying her status as a playmaker. Complementing Scane's brilliance, Dylan Amonte delivered a stellar performance of her own, contributing four goals to the team's impressive tally.
Notably, the Wildcats dominated the draw control battle, asserting their dominance with a staggering 23-6 victory. Sam Smith's exceptional display earned her thetitle of Big Ten Midfielder of the Week, as she commanded the center circle with a career-high 14 draw controls against UNC.
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Sam Smith is the @bigten Midfielder of the Week!
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Statistically, Northwestern stands tall among its peers, leading the Big Ten and ranking fourth nationally in scoring offense, averaging a remarkable 17.36 goals per game. Izzy Scane's individual brilliance shines through as she leads the nation with an astounding 49 goals this season, closely followed by Madison Taylor, who sits 11th nationally with 40 goals. Additionally, Erin Coykendall's adept playmaking places her seventh in the country with 31 assists, further underscoring the depth of talent within the Wildcats' roster.
As they prepare to square off against Rutgers, Northwestern finds themselves in familiar territory, boasting a commanding 17-1 lead in the all-time series. Their previous encounter last season resulted in a convincing 16-6 victory, setting the stage for what promises to be another exciting matchup.
Saturday night holds special significance for Northwestern as it marks Senior Day for the 'Cats as they play one last game indoors this season inside Ryan Fieldhouse.
