May 25, 2005
EVANSTON, Ill. - On Sunday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD, the Northwestern University women's lacrosse team won the NCAA Division I Championship in a 13-10 victory over the University of Virginia.
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Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, whose district includes Northwestern University and the City of Evanston, issued the following statement:
"Sunday was a great day for the City of Evanston and Northwestern University, when the women's lacrosse team led the university to its first NCAA title since 1941. I congratulate the team on its many accomplishments this season -- as the undefeated national Division I champions, the first women's lacrosse team west of the Eastern time zone to win a national championship, and the second NU team ever to win an NCAA title. Since it took only four seasons at the varsity level for this team to win a national title, I expect that many more achievements lie ahead for these Wildcats. You go, girls!"
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said:
"I join sports fans across Illinois in cheering our newest NCAA champions -- the Northwestern University Wildcats women lacrosse team. After an undefeated season, their triumph on Sunday is a testament to their hard work, skill and dedication and all of us in Illinois are proud of their accomplishment."