23.03.26 - Stanford Cardinal vs Northwestern Wildcats Lacrosse at Ryan Field, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.  Photograph by Ross Dettman23.03.26 - Stanford Cardinal vs Northwestern Wildcats Lacrosse at Ryan Field, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.  Photograph by Ross Dettman
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No. 2 Wildcats End Road Trip with 21-11 Win Over UAlbany

EVANSTON, Ill. — The No. 2 Northwestern Wildcats ended their road trip to the East Coast with a 21-11 win over UAlbany, extending their win streak to 12 games. 

Northwestern (13-1) showcased their depth against the Great Danes, with four 'Cats scoring four goals: Dylan Amonte, Hailey Rhatigan, Izzy Scane and Madison Taylor. Scane also added three assists for a game-high seven points.

Elle Hansen was the last Wildcat to post a multiple goal performance, with two goals and an assist on the stats sheet. Erin Coykendall also added a tally to the scoreboard in addition to her game high four assists. Eve Hritzuk and Samantha Smith also added a goal apiece.

Smith once again led the 'Cats inside the draw circle, pulling down seven draws. Taylor added five more, allowing Northwestern to beat UAlbany in the circle 19-17.

Kendall Halpern led the Wildcat defense, tallying game-highs in ground balls with five and caused turnovers with three. Carleigh Mahoney followed with three ground balls and one caused turnover.
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