CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — On the eve of the final game of her storied collegiate career, graduate student attacker Hailey Rhatigan practiced with her typical fusion of fire and finesse in North Carolina’s Bill Koman Practice Complex. In less than 24 hours, Rhatigan would play in the biggest game of her life thus far: the.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — When No. 1 Northwestern and No. 3 Boston College met 97 days ago, the contest provided what coach Kelly Amonte Hiller called “a gift to the sport.” The Wildcats (20-1, 6-0 Big Ten) triumphed 15-14 over the Eagles (19-3, 8-1 ACC) in thrilling comeback fashion. Graduate student goalkeeper Molly Laliberty introduced.
Competing against then-No. 1 North Carolina in mid-March, Northwestern’s defense played with ease. Players were aggressive in transition and honed in on defense, causing turnovers to keep the Tar Heels at arm’s length. Graduate student goalkeeper Molly Laliberty was a force in the cage, recording seven saves in the second half alone to stymie North.
After trouncing No. 8 Loyola Maryland 16-6 on May 18, No. 1 Northwestern will collide with No. 5 Denver in a Final Four clash in North Carolina this Friday. The Wildcats (19-1, 6-0 Big Ten) are riding a 19-game winning streak as they enter their fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament championship weekend in Cary. While No..
No. 12 Northwestern (36-11, 20-3 Big Ten) will open the first round of the NCAA regional tournament against Eastern Illinois (34-19, 16-6 Ohio Valley) this Friday. NU is 8-2 in franchise history against the Ohio Valley Conference champions, whom it hasn’t met on the diamond since 1998. This is the Cats’ second straight year hosting.