Northwestern University Athletics
Northwestern
14-4
Maryland
18-1
Wildcats Dominate Maryland to Win First Big Ten Tournament Title
5/5/2019 1:36:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
BALTIMORE, Md. — Northwestern dominated from start to finish to win its first Big Ten Tournament title with a win over No. 1 Maryland Sunday afternoon, 16-11.
Senior Selena Lasota and first year Izzy Scane each scored four goals, junior Lindsey McKone had six points on a hat trick and three assists and senior goalkeeper Mallory Weisse made double digit saves for the sixth consecutive game to hold the nation's top-ranked team at bay.
The Wildcats outscored the Terrapins in the first half, 10-4, holding them to their largest first half deficit since the 2007 season. After trading goals through the first 20 minutes of play, the Wildcats went on a five-goal run to close out the half and give them a six-goal advantage going into halftime.
The 'Cats held onto their lead through the second half and put the an exclamation point on the trophy-raising victory with goals from Lasota, McKone and a final empty net goal from sophomore Lauren Gilbert.
Sophomore Brennan Dwyer was a deciding factor in the circle for the 'Cats, winning nine of the 19 NU draws. Senior Kim Harker contributed a season-high five draw controls to help Northwestern out-draw the Terps 19-10.
With this win, Northwestern hands Maryland their the first of the season and the second Big Ten loss in program history.I'll take that!
— Northwestern Lax (@NULax) May 5, 2019
Izzy Scane is all over the place making big plays on both sides of the field!
NU 15 - NU 9 pic.twitter.com/nwYuOLDkq1
En route to winning the 2019 Big Ten Championship, Selena Lasota, Brennan Dwyer, Izzy Scane and Lindsey McKone were named to the All-Tournament team. After holding Maryland to their fewest goals all season, Mallory Weisse was voted to the All-Tournament team and was awarded the title of 2019 Big Ten Tournament MVP.Lasota sends an absolute rocket past the goalie to put the 'Cats up 4??! ??
— Northwestern Lax (@NULax) May 5, 2019
H1 5:57| NU 8 - UM 4 pic.twitter.com/4phJlw1pkS
Kelly Amonte Hiller wanted absolutely no part of the @NULax Gatorade bath. ?? pic.twitter.com/alNuxQRhtx
— Northwestern On BTN (@NUOnBTN) May 5, 2019
Chicago's Big Ten Team will be back on the field as they look towards to the 2019 NCAA Tournament which is set to begin May 10th.
