EVANSTON, Ill. — The No. 2 Northwestern Wildcats ended their road trip to the East Coast with a 21-11 win over UAlbany, extending their win streak to 12 games.
Northwestern (13-1) showcased their depth against the Great Danes, with four 'Cats scoring four goals: Dylan Amonte, Hailey Rhatigan, Izzy Scane and Madison Taylor. Scane also added three assists for a game-high seven points.
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With less than 45 seconds left in the first half, Scane grabs her first two goals of the game on back-to-back possessions. pic.twitter.com/fa0EE3CDBW
Elle Hansen was the last Wildcat to post a multiple goal performance, with two goals and an assist on the stats sheet. Erin Coykendall also added a tally to the scoreboard in addition to her game high four assists. Eve Hritzuk and Samantha Smith also added a goal apiece.
Maddy Taylor, Elle Hansen and Dylan Amonte power a 3-0 run and UAlbany calls time.
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They currently lead the 'Cats with two goals apiece.
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Smith once again led the 'Cats inside the draw circle, pulling down seven draws. Taylor added five more, allowing Northwestern to beat UAlbany in the circle 19-17.
Kendall Halpern led the Wildcat defense, tallying game-highs in ground balls with five and caused turnovers with three. Carleigh Mahoney followed with three ground balls and one caused turnover.