For the first time in nearly three months, No. 1 Northwestern’s back was against the wall. In the Big Ten Tournament championship on May 6 against historic powerhouse No. 10 Maryland, NU trailed 5-4 with six minutes remaining before halftime. Unable to click on all cylinders, the Wildcats had faltered in their typical stout play.
More than a year ago, Northwestern stepped onto the field at William V. Campbell Stadium to kick-start its season against the 2021 NCAA Division I Women’s Lacrosse champions hosted by Boston College. Suffering a nine-point defeat, the Wildcats were hoping for another chance to avenge their offensive slump and come out victorious. NU hosted the.