The sprinklers built atop Northwestern’s Lakeside Field can be likened to industrial-grade water cannons. During field hockey matches in the fall, the sprinklers wet the turf to ensure the ball can travel along the pitch. But on special occasions during the offseason, they’re turned on — full blast. Thursday evening was one of those times,... The post Women’s Golf: Northwestern … [Read more...] about Women’s Golf: Northwestern basks in celebration after winning national championship
Women’s Golf: Northwestern wins first national championship in program history
Eight years ago, Northwestern coach Emily Fletcher and her golfers stood on the doorstep of greatness. The Wildcats reached the national championship at Rich Harvest Farms in Big Rock Township, Illinois, but came up just short of claiming the program’s first-ever national title in 2017. But on Wednesday night, as the sun began to set... The post Women’s Golf: Northwestern wins … [Read more...] about Women’s Golf: Northwestern wins first national championship in program history
Lacrosse: No. 3 Northwestern prepares to ship up to Boston for Final Four
When Northwestern lacrosse departs for Boston on Wednesday morning to play in the Final Four, there will be fanfare. The band will play. Willie the Wildcat will cheer them on. There will be a ceremony to send the school’s most successful athletic program to a location where it can reach the pinnacle of college lacrosse... The post Lacrosse: No. 3 Northwestern prepares to ship … [Read more...] about Lacrosse: No. 3 Northwestern prepares to ship up to Boston for Final Four
Northwestern’s equestrian team is back in the saddle
Northwestern’s equestrian team is one of the University’s “best kept secrets” — at least according to coach Meggie Cramer. Each week, some members drive an hour to Grayslake’s On Course Riding Academy and spend their Saturday evenings riding. “It’s the highlight of my week. A lot of times, it’s so great to be able to... The post Northwestern’s equestrian team is back in the … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s equestrian team is back in the saddle
Softball: Northwestern ends season with NCAA Tournament losses to Clemson, Kentucky
Northwestern stepped onto the field Saturday hoping to flip the script on its postseason shortcomings from a year prior. With a return to the winner’s bracket of the NCAA Tournament Regional — facing opening-round host No. 11 Clemson this time — the Wildcats (30-20-1, 16-6 Big Ten) had reached the same stage where last year’s... The post Softball: Northwestern ends season with … [Read more...] about Softball: Northwestern ends season with NCAA Tournament losses to Clemson, Kentucky