Northwestern University Athletics
Izzy Scane Clinches Dual Honors: USA Lacrosse Preseason Player and Attacker of the Year
1/18/2024 11:01:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
EVANSTON, Ill - Izzy Scane has garnered dual recognition as the USA Lacrosse Magazine Preseason Player of the Year and Attacker of the Year.
Scane's remarkable achievements come on the heels of an extraordinary season, where she earned recognition as a finalist for the 2023 ESPY Award for Best College Athlete in the Women's Sports category. The accolades continued to pour in as she secured the prestigious Tewaaraton Award and Honda Sport Award in 2023.
In the 2023 season, Scane's exceptional performance saw her lead the nation in scoring with an outstanding 99 goals, setting a program record for single-season scores. The culmination of her efforts came in the national title game, where she contributed four goals to an 18-6 victory over Boston College, simultaneously setting records for single-season goals and becoming Northwestern University's all-time leading goalscorer with 288 scores.
Scane's impact transcended individual accolades, with a 4.95 goals per game average that left opposing defenses struggling to contain her. This extraordinary season earned her unanimous recognition as the Big Ten Attacker of the Year and first-team All-Big Ten honors. She played an instrumental role in guiding her team to a sweep of the conference's regular season and tournament championships.
Entering her sixth year, Scane is ready to lead the 'Cats through an anticipated and promising 2024 season. Her skill and dedication have consistently left a notable impact on collegiate lacrosse, contributing to an impressive legacy. The anticipation for future accomplishments remains high.
