Northwestern rallies past UNC for NCAA women’s lacrosse title
Northwestern University won the NCAA women's lacrosse championship by defeating the University of North Carolina 14-11. The Wildcats overcame a two-goal deficit in the fourth quarter, finishing the game with a 5-0 run. This victory marks Northwestern's ninth NCAA title and avenges their loss to UNC in the previous year's championship.
- ▪Northwestern closed on a 5-0 run to defeat UNC in the NCAA final.
- ▪The Wildcats secured their ninth NCAA title and extended their winning streak to 14 games.
- ▪Gabriella McCollester led Northwestern with four goals, including the go-ahead score.
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