Wildcats Defeat U.S. National Team 19-13

Kristen Kjellman tallied two goals and four assists against the U.S. team Sunday.

Wildcats Defeat U.S. National Team 19-13

1/29/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse

Jan. 29, 2006

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Northwestern started its 2006 season with an exhibition match against the U.S. women's lacrosse team, and the result was a 19-13 victory for the Wildcats.

The exhibition contest consisted of three 30-minute periods.

The 'Cats jumped on the U.S. team early in the first period and led 8-6 after the first 30 minutes and 14-9 after 60.

But even in the final 30 minutes, the 'Cats never took their foot off the gas pedal, outscoring the U.S. team 5-4 in the final stanza for the seven-goal victory.

Northwestern, which is coming off a 21-0 season that included an NCAA national championship, now prepares for its season-opening match on Feb. 12 at Maryland.

Score by Period:
NU 8 - 6 - 5 = 19
US 6 - 3 - 4 = 13

Northwestern Scoring Breakdown:
Kristen Kjellman: 2 goals, 4 assists
Meredith Frank: 4 goals
Aly Josephs: 3 goals
Laura Glassanos: 3 goals
Sarah Albrecht: 2 goals, 1 assist
Hannah Nielsen: 2 goals
Hilary Bowen: 1 goal
Lindsey Munday: 1 goal
Caitlin Jackson: 1 goal
Casey Donohoe: 1 assist