Northwestern University players celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating North Carolina in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern women’s lacrosse defeated North Carolina 14-11 to win the NCAA championship on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Martin Stadium in Evanston.
Northwestern University players pose for a photo after defeating North Carolina in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern University players celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating North Carolina in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern University players celebrate after defeating North Carolina in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern University players celebrate after defeating North Carolina in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats fans celebrate a call during the third quarter of the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship against North Carolina at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern University players celebrate after defeating North Carolina in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern University players celebrate with fans after defeating North Carolina in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern University players celebrate after defeating North Carolina in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern University players celebrate after defeating North Carolina in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats attack Aditi Foster (3) jumps into the arms of Northwestern Wildcats attack Gabriella McCollester (9) after McCollester scored during the fourth quarter of the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship against North Carolina at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats attack Abby Locascio (11) and Northwestern Wildcats attack Aditi Foster (3) celebrate a goal by Locascio during the first quarter in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship against North Carolina Tar Heels at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats attack Aditi Foster (3) shoots the ball during the first quarter in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship against North Carolina Tar Heels at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)North Carolina Tar Heels midfielder Darcy Felter (11) shoots during the second quarter in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats attack Aditi Foster (3) tries to get past North Carolina Tar Heels midfielder Kiley Mottice (3) during the first quarter in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats fans cheer after Northwestern scored a goal during the first quarter in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship against North Carolina Tar Heels at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats attack Madison Epke (20) tries to get past North Carolina Tar Heels midfielder Charlotte Corkins (10) during the first quarter in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats goalie Jenika Cuocco (23) makes a save during the second quarter in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats goalie Jenika Cuocco (23) misses the ball resulting in a North Carolina Tar Heels goal during the second quarter in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats attack Aditi Foster (3) and North Carolina Tar Heels defender Sophie Straka (55) battle for the ball during the second quarter in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats attack Aditi Foster (3) and North Carolina Tar Heels defender Sophie Straka (55) battle for the ball during the second quarter in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)North Carolina Tar Heels midfielder Eliza Osburn (15) pushes Northwestern Wildcats midfielder Jaylen Rosga (2) down during the second quarter in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats attack Aditi Foster (3) and North Carolina Tar Heels defender Sophie Straka (55) battle for the ball during the second quarter in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)North Carolina Tar Heels celebrate after scoring a goal during the third quarter of the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship against Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats goalie Jenika Cuocco (23) walks back to her net during the third quarter of the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship against North Carolina at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern University plays North Carolina in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern University’s Noel Cumberland carries the ball while pressured by North Carolina’s Avery Roberts during the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats midfielder Hannah Rudolph (42) tries to get control of the ball while pressured by North Carolina Tar Heels midfielder Kaleigh Harden (17) during the fourth quarter of the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats midfielder Hannah Rudolph (42) tries to get control of the ball while pressured by North Carolina Tar Heels midfielder Kaleigh Harden (17) during the fourth quarter of the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats attack Gabriella McCollester (9) prepares to take a shot during the fourth quarter of the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship against North Carolina at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats attack Alexis Ventresca (22) tries to get past North Carolina Tar Heels midfielder Kiley Mottice (3) during the third quarter of the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats attack Gabriella McCollester (9) celebrates with Northwestern Wildcats attack Aditi Foster (3) after McCollester scored during the fourth quarter of the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship against North Carolina at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats attack Alexis Ventresca (22) tries to get past North Carolina Tar Heels midfielder Kiley Mottice (3) during the third quarter of the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats attack Madison Epke (20) tries to get past North Carolina Tar Heels midfielder Kiley Mottice (3) during the third quarter of the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats goalie Jenika Cuocco (23) makes a save during the third quarter of the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship against North Carolina at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats midfielder Taylor Lapointe (28) celebrates with Northwestern Wildcats attack Gabriella McCollester (9) after McCollester scored during the third quarter of the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship against North Carolina at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats midfielder Noel Cumberland (30) carries the ball up the field during the third quarter of the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship against North Carolina at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats attack Madison Epke (20) is stopped by North Carolina Tar Heels midfielder Kiley Mottice (3) during the third quarter of the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern Wildcats midfielder Madison Taylor (25) looks to make a pass during the third quarter of the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship against North Carolina at Martin Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
