Tue May 25 2021 | Taylor Cummings | College
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Lauren Gilbert, an offensive force for Northwestern, is one of Taylor Cummings top players this week.
Taylor Cummings is a three-time Tewaaraton winner, a member of Team USA and the head coach at McDonogh (Md.) . Taylor s Takes is presented by Gait Lacrosse. Be legendary.
What a weekend of amazing lacrosse across the board.
Despite the overlapping game times and zero presence on televised networks, the eight teams who competed this weekend were still able to dazzle their dedicated fans with huge blowout victories, record-setting scoring and even a nail biter between the No. 1 and No. 8 seeds. In the end, North Carolina, Boston College, Syracuse and Northwestern prevailed and will head to another Final Four weekend.
3. Lindenwood wins its first Division II Women’s National Championship.
The Lions jumped out to a huge lead and held off a furious comeback from top-seeded Queens (N.C.) to take home the national title the westernmost women’s team to win an NCAA title.
4. Salisbury wins its first Division III Women’s National Championship since 2014.
The Sea Gulls met Tufts in the championship game Sunday, and Mary Claire Hisle s stop with 1:13 left sealed a 14-13 victory. Salisbury finishes the 2021 season at 20-0 with only four games decided by three or fewer goals.
5. RIT and Salisbury will meet in the men s Division III title game.
Sat May 22 2021 | Charlotte Varnes | College
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Brennan Dwyer had one goal and five draw controls Saturday afternoon.
EVANSTON, Ill. For the second straight season, Northwestern is bound for the Final Four.
The Wildcats defeated Duke 22-10 in an NCAA quarterfinal on Saturday, powered by six goals from senior attacker Lauren Gilbert and five goals from junior attacker Izzy Scane.
Northwestern battled back from a 6-1 deficit just over 11 minutes into the first half to lead 12-8 by halftime. The Wildcats initially struggled against the Blue Devils’ backer defense, dropping passes and misfiring on free-position shots.
Duke was clicking on the offensive side as well, powered by sophomore midfielder Olivia Carner, who scored four of the team’s eight goals during the first half.
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