Northwestern players celebrate after defeating Michigan 15-6 to win the Big Ten lacrosse championship on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Photos: Northwestern beats Michigan 15-6 to clinch 3rd straight Big Ten title on ‘Lacrosse Night in Chicago’
Photos from Northwestern’s 15-6 victory over Michigan on “Lacrosse Night in Chicago” on April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. The Wildcats clinched their third straight Big Ten title with the victory in front of 3,503 fans.
Northwestern's Madison Taylor (25) celebrates the Wildcats' 15-6 victory against Michigan to win the Big Ten title on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern players celebrate after defeating Michigan 15-6 to win the Big Ten lacrosse championship on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans watch as Northwestern players celebrate after defeating Michigan 15-6 to win the Big Ten lacrosse championship on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern players celebrate after defeating Michigan 15-6 to win the Big Ten lacrosse championship on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans watch as Northwestern players celebrate after defeating Michigan 15-6 to win the Big Ten lacrosse championship on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern players celebrate after defeating Michigan 15-6 to win the Big Ten lacrosse championship on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern players celebrate after defeating Michigan 15-6 to win the Big Ten lacrosse championship on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern's Madison Taylor, right, jumps in celebration after the Wildcats defeated Michigan 15-6 to win the Big Ten lacrosse championship on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern's Madison Taylor scores a goal during the third quarter against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern's Madison Taylor celebrates after scoring a goal during the third quarter against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Michigan's Grace Callahan (6) chases Northwestern's Madison Taylor (25) during the third quarter on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern's Madison Taylor (25) celebrates with Lucy Munro after scoring a goal during the third quarter against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern's Madison Taylor, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the third quarter against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern's Madison Taylor (25) falls while scoring a goal during the third quarter against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern's Sam Smith (19) yells after scoring a goal past Michigan's Jordyn Harrison (13) during the third quarter on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern's Sam Smith (19) scores a goal past Michigan's Jordyn Harrison during the third quarter on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern's Sam Smith (19) yells after scoring a goal past Michigan defender Jordyn Harrison (13) during the third quarter on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern's Niki Miles (16) runs with the ball before scoring during the third quarter against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern's Madison Taylor (25) falls on the field during the fourth quartet against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern's Sam Smith (19) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the third quarter against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Michigan's Haley Polk (23) hits Northwestern's Madison Taylor (25), giving the Wildcats a free possession during the fourth quarter on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern's Sam Smith (19) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the third quarter against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans high-five one another while Northwestern plays Michigan during the fourth quarter on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans watch the Northwestern-Michigan game during the fourth quarter on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans watch the Northwestern-Michigan game on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern's Riley Campbell (24) handles the ball during the fourth quarter against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern's Riley Campbell (24) works against Michigan's Taylor Cullen (19) during the first quarter on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern's Lucy Munro (33) loses possession of the ball during the first quarter against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Michigan's Jordyn Harrison (13) guards Northwestern's Niki Miles (16) during the first quarter on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern's Riley Campbell runs with the ball during the first quarter against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Michigan's Taylor Cullen, right, chases Northwestern's Claire Ratke during the first quarter on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern's Riley Campbell (24) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second quarter against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Michigan's Kaylee Dyer (11) scores a goal during the second quarter against Northwestern on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern's Niki Miles (16) scores a goal during the second quarter against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern's Riley Campbell (24) scores a goal during the second quarter against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern players celebrate after Madison Taylor (25) scored a goal during the first quarter against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern's Madison Taylor (25) walks on the field after scoring a goal during the second quarter against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern attacker Niki Miles (16) scores a goal during the first quarter against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern defender Samantha White runs with the ball during the first quarter against Michigan on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
