Northwestern University Athletics
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Wildcats Host UAlbany Great Danes at Ryan Fieldhouse
3/10/2024 10:02:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
With the Wildcats boasting an undefeated record against the Danes, the 'Cats look to extend their streak. In the last encounter on April 8 of last year, the Wildcats dominated with a convincing 21-11 victory in Albany, NY.Empire State of Mind ??#gameday
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The Wildcats enter this matchup with an impressive statistical profile, ranking 4th in scoring offense, 3rd in points per game, and 1st in draw controls in the nation. The 'Cats also go into today's matchup with a scoring margin of 8.17 against opponents which positions them at 5th in the nation.
In their recent clash against 10th-ranked Denver, the Wildcats secured a 14-11 victory, showcasing stellar performances from key players. Madison Taylor led the charge with 5 goals and 1 assist, while Izzy Scane contributed 4 goals on 12 shots. Lindsey Frank added 2 goals and 1 assist to the scoreboard. Samantha Smith dominated the draw controls with 7, and goalkeeper Molly Laliberty made an impressive 12 saves.
The UAlbany Great Danes recently claimed their first victory of the season with a decisive 15-7 win over Colgate during a three-game road swing. Katie Pascale emerged as the star, leading all scorers with 10 points from five goals and five assists. Haley Phalines had a standout performance in the circle, securing 11 draw control wins. Bryar Hogg and Allie Maloney each contributed two goals, and collectively, UAlbany outshot Colgate 35-25.
The Wildcats return home on Saturday, March 16 to begin B1G play against Johns Hopkins at 1:00 p.m. CT in Ryan Fieldhouse.
