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2026 Women's Lacrosse Roster

March 22, 2025, Evanston, IL: A game between Northwestern Lacrosse and Maryland at Ryan Fieldhouse in Evanston, IL on Saturday, March 22, 2025. (Photo by Jack Sullivan/Northwestern Athletics)
Photo by: Jack Sullivan/Northwestern Athletics
January 9, 2026, Evanston, IL: Members of the Northwestern Lacrosse team pose for photos as part of Internal Media Days at Walter Athletics Center in Evanston, IL on Friday, January 9, 2026. (Photo by Ryan Kuttler/Northwestern Athletics)
Jersey Number 18

Claire Ratke

  • Height:
    5-6
  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • High School:
    New Trier High School
  • Hometown:
    Winnetka, Ill.
Career Highs:
  • Shots…..........................1 (2x), vs. Notre Dame (2/7/25)
  • Goals..............................1, vs. Niagara (2/18/25)
  • Assists….........................1, vs. Central Michigan (2/15/2026)
  • Ground Balls...................1, vs. Niagara (2/18/25)
Career Highs:
  • Assists….........................1, vs. Central Michigan (2/15/2026)

2026: Contributed an assist against Central Michigan (2/15).

2025: Appeared in 8 games ... Launched a shot in season opener against Notre Dame (2/7) ... Scored a goal and picked up a ground ball against Niagara (2/18).
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