EVANSTON, Ill. – Leah Holmes was named Big Ten Freshman of the week for the second time this season after Northwestern capped off an undefeated season with a victory over Michigan.
Leah Holmes behind-the-back goal to stick drop. ??@NULax stays perfect on the year with a win over the Wolverines! @NU_Sports pic.twitter.com/NJMZyrFx1e
— Northwestern On BTN (@NUOnBTN) April 18, 2021
Freshman of the Week
Leah Holmes, Northwestern
A – Larchmont, N.Y. – The Hackley School
- Scored two goals to help Northwestern defeat No. 17 Michigan 19-10 and improve to 11-0 on the season. Bookended Northwestern's scoring by registering an unassisted tally to give the Wildcats a 1-0 lead less than one minute into the game and also scored Northwestern's final goal of the contest.
- Has now registered six, two-goal performances this season. Ranks sixth on Northwestern with 19 points.
- Earns the second Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor of her career.
- Last Northwestern Freshman of the Week: Leah Holmes (March 16, 2021)