Northwestern University Athletics
Seven ‘Cats Tabbed USA Lacrosse All-Americans
5/7/2026 12:00:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
SPARKS, Md. — Northwestern fielded a co-national-high seven USA Lacrosse Division I All-Americans, USA Lacrosse announced on Thursday afternoon.
Senior attacker Madison Taylor earned a first team nod, while graduate student goalkeeper Jenika Cuocco received a second team selection. Sophomore attacker Aditi Foster, junior midfielder Noel Cumberland, graduate student midfielder Annabel Child, redshirt junior defender Jaylen Rosga and redshirt sophomore defender Madison Smith were all named honorable mentions.
Taylor, a three-time Tewaaraton Award finalist, leads the Big Ten in goals (80) and points (111), ranking second nationally in goals and third nationally in points. Taylor has added 16 ground balls, 15 caused turnovers and 46 draw controls throughout her 2026 campaign.
A Wantagh, N.Y. native, Taylor helped power the 'Cats to four consecutive Big Ten regular season and tournament title sweeps. She is the first player in NCAA history to record career marks of 450+ points and 200+ draw controls, and leads all active players in career goals (325) and points (455). Taylor sits second in career points in program history, just 28 points behind Izzy Scane's program record (483) set in 2024.
Cuocco, the 2026 Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player, ranks No. 7 in the nation in saves (161) and No. 5 in save percentage (51.6%) in 2026. Her 161 saves are the third most in a season by a Wildcat goalie, becoming the first NU goalkeeper to eclipse 160 saves in a season since Madison Doucette recorded 166 saves in 2022. Cuocco is eight saves from tying Mallory Weiss' program record of 169, set in 2017.
Foster has scored 43 goals and dished out 12 assists in 2026. She has recorded 10 consecutive multi-point games.
Cumberland has emerged as a dynamic contributor with two-way impact. A force in the transition game, she has recorded 18 goals, five assists, nine ground balls, two caused turnovers and 10 draw controls in 2026.
Child, who netted a hat trick in NU's Big Ten Championship win over Maryland, has posted 11 goals, two assists, 31 ground balls, 12 caused turnovers and five draw controls this season.
In her second year with the program, Rosga has provided a steady presence on a youthful defense. The Saint Paul, Minn., native has amassed 20 caused turnovers and 23 ground balls in 2026.
Smith has pulled down a team-high 105 draw controls, while adding 19 caused turnovers and 29 ground balls. She is the first player in program history to record 100+ draw controls and 15+ caused turnovers in a single season.
Northwestern starts NCAA action this Sunday, as the top-seeded Wildcats will face the winner of Notre Dame and James Madison in a second-round matchup of the NCAA Tournament at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on Sunday, May 10 at 1 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
Senior attacker Madison Taylor earned a first team nod, while graduate student goalkeeper Jenika Cuocco received a second team selection. Sophomore attacker Aditi Foster, junior midfielder Noel Cumberland, graduate student midfielder Annabel Child, redshirt junior defender Jaylen Rosga and redshirt sophomore defender Madison Smith were all named honorable mentions.
Taylor, a three-time Tewaaraton Award finalist, leads the Big Ten in goals (80) and points (111), ranking second nationally in goals and third nationally in points. Taylor has added 16 ground balls, 15 caused turnovers and 46 draw controls throughout her 2026 campaign.
A Wantagh, N.Y. native, Taylor helped power the 'Cats to four consecutive Big Ten regular season and tournament title sweeps. She is the first player in NCAA history to record career marks of 450+ points and 200+ draw controls, and leads all active players in career goals (325) and points (455). Taylor sits second in career points in program history, just 28 points behind Izzy Scane's program record (483) set in 2024.
Cuocco, the 2026 Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player, ranks No. 7 in the nation in saves (161) and No. 5 in save percentage (51.6%) in 2026. Her 161 saves are the third most in a season by a Wildcat goalie, becoming the first NU goalkeeper to eclipse 160 saves in a season since Madison Doucette recorded 166 saves in 2022. Cuocco is eight saves from tying Mallory Weiss' program record of 169, set in 2017.
Foster has scored 43 goals and dished out 12 assists in 2026. She has recorded 10 consecutive multi-point games.
Cumberland has emerged as a dynamic contributor with two-way impact. A force in the transition game, she has recorded 18 goals, five assists, nine ground balls, two caused turnovers and 10 draw controls in 2026.
Child, who netted a hat trick in NU's Big Ten Championship win over Maryland, has posted 11 goals, two assists, 31 ground balls, 12 caused turnovers and five draw controls this season.
In her second year with the program, Rosga has provided a steady presence on a youthful defense. The Saint Paul, Minn., native has amassed 20 caused turnovers and 23 ground balls in 2026.
Smith has pulled down a team-high 105 draw controls, while adding 19 caused turnovers and 29 ground balls. She is the first player in program history to record 100+ draw controls and 15+ caused turnovers in a single season.
Northwestern starts NCAA action this Sunday, as the top-seeded Wildcats will face the winner of Notre Dame and James Madison in a second-round matchup of the NCAA Tournament at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on Sunday, May 10 at 1 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
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