Thursday, May 19
Evanston, Ill.
4 p.m. CT
Northwestern
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#4 Syracuse
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Photo by: John Konstantaras
Northwestern Obliterates Orange 15-4, Advances to NCAA Semifinals
5/19/2022 6:16:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
EVANSTON, Ill. - The No. 4 overall seed Northwestern women's lacrosse team dominated from the first draw and defeated No. 5 Syracuse 15-4 at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium to advance to the NCAA Tournament semifinals for the third straight year. The Wildcats will take on the winner of No. 1 North Carolina and No. 8 Stony Brook next Friday, May 27, in Baltimore.
Goalkeeper Madison Doucette and the Wildcat defense were the story of the game, holding Syracuse to just four goals, its lowest output of the season. Doucette posted a career-high .733 save percentage, stopping 11-of-15 shots, and recording her fourth 10+ save game of the season. Syracuse has been held to four goals or less just once in the past 15 years. Kendall Halpern and Allie Berkery each caused two turnovers, while Ally Palermo and Samantha Smith tallied two ground balls.
Lauren Gilbert led Northwestern with four goals, while Jill Girardi, Erin Coykendall, and Smith each contributed two goals. Elle Hansen led the 'Cats with two assists.
Northwestern avenged its 2021 semifinal loss to Syracuse which knocked the Wildcats out of the NCAA Tournament.
The 'Cats came out firing in the first quarter, outscoring Syracuse 6-2 highlighted by two goals from Gilbert. After Syracuse opened the scoring two minutes into the half, Berkery got the Wildcats on the board with her first career goal. Coykendall scored less than a minute later to put Northwestern in front. Down a player,
Northwestern's defense was dominant in the second quarter, shutting out the Orange, and holding a 9-2 halftime lead.
Northwestern dominated yet again in the third quarter, outscoring Syracuse 3-1. The quarter opened with 11 scoreless minutes before Amonte slotted home the Wildcats' tenth goal of the game. Syracuse scored with 1:52 remaining in the period after over 33 straight goalless minutes. Gilbert put Northwestern up 11-3 with 50 seconds remaining in the period, before Girardi scored with 1.8 seconds left in the quarter.
The Wildcats outscored Syracuse 3-1 again in the fourth quarter. Gilbert's fourth goal of the game gave Northwestern a 10-goal lead and kicked in the running clock. Samantha Smith and Hannah Johnson each scored a goal to close out the game.
Under head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller, Northwestern improved to 29-0 at home in NCAA Tournament games.
Gallery: (5-19-2022) Lacrosse NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals vs. Syracuse
Goalkeeper Madison Doucette and the Wildcat defense were the story of the game, holding Syracuse to just four goals, its lowest output of the season. Doucette posted a career-high .733 save percentage, stopping 11-of-15 shots, and recording her fourth 10+ save game of the season. Syracuse has been held to four goals or less just once in the past 15 years. Kendall Halpern and Allie Berkery each caused two turnovers, while Ally Palermo and Samantha Smith tallied two ground balls.
Lauren Gilbert led Northwestern with four goals, while Jill Girardi, Erin Coykendall, and Smith each contributed two goals. Elle Hansen led the 'Cats with two assists.
Northwestern avenged its 2021 semifinal loss to Syracuse which knocked the Wildcats out of the NCAA Tournament.
The 'Cats came out firing in the first quarter, outscoring Syracuse 6-2 highlighted by two goals from Gilbert. After Syracuse opened the scoring two minutes into the half, Berkery got the Wildcats on the board with her first career goal. Coykendall scored less than a minute later to put Northwestern in front. Down a player,
Northwestern's defense was dominant in the second quarter, shutting out the Orange, and holding a 9-2 halftime lead.
Northwestern dominated yet again in the third quarter, outscoring Syracuse 3-1. The quarter opened with 11 scoreless minutes before Amonte slotted home the Wildcats' tenth goal of the game. Syracuse scored with 1:52 remaining in the period after over 33 straight goalless minutes. Gilbert put Northwestern up 11-3 with 50 seconds remaining in the period, before Girardi scored with 1.8 seconds left in the quarter.
The Wildcats outscored Syracuse 3-1 again in the fourth quarter. Gilbert's fourth goal of the game gave Northwestern a 10-goal lead and kicked in the running clock. Samantha Smith and Hannah Johnson each scored a goal to close out the game.
Under head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller, Northwestern improved to 29-0 at home in NCAA Tournament games.
Team Stats
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NU
Shots
19
30
Turnovers
17
12
Caused Turnovers
4
11
Draw Controls
12
7
Free-Position Shots
2
6
Ground Balls
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18
Game Leaders
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0
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A
0
FO
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Pen
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CT
1
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