In June 2023, Hannah Johnson logged into Instagram and created a new account. The username: @live_yourtruth23, aptly named for the mantra Johnson used to get herself back into playing form. The content: educational and inspirational mental health posts to encourage others. “Living your truth is just being authentically you and showing up every day as... The post Lacrosse: … [Read more...] about Lacrosse: ‘You’re more than just an athlete’: Argentieri, Johnson promote mental health awareness for student-athletes
Lacrosse: Northwestern’s Izzy Scane wins 2024 Tewaaraton Award
Northwestern graduate student attacker Izzy Scane won her second consecutive Tewaaraton Award at Thursday night’s Tewaaraton Ceremony in Washington, D.C. For the second consecutive season, coach Kelly Amonte Hiller’s squad fielded two of five finalists, with sophomore attacker Madison Taylor earning a spot in the final five. Scane is the first Wildcat to take home... The post … [Read more...] about Lacrosse: Northwestern’s Izzy Scane wins 2024 Tewaaraton Award
Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern’s Lindsey Frank ‘cherishing every moment’ ahead of national title game
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Ahead of No. 1 Northwestern’s national title matchup with No. 2 Boston College, graduate student midfielder Lindsey Frank went through her final practice of a five-year, two-sport and two-school collegiate journey inside UNC’s Bill Koeman Practice Facility Saturday. “This has been my dream since I was a little kid,” Frank said.... The post Lacrosse: No. 1 … [Read more...] about Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern’s Lindsey Frank ‘cherishing every moment’ ahead of national title game
Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern’s ‘Smithsters’ form key draw circle tandem
CARY, N.C. –– Facing Florida draw specialist Liz Harrison, who reeled in 228 draw controls entering Friday’s clash with Northwestern, junior midfielder Samantha Smith stepped into the circle as Friday’s semifinal match got underway. Smith prevailed, snagging eight draw controls to Harrison’s two, as the Wildcats (18-2, 5-1 Big Ten) topped the Gators (20-3, 6-0... The post … [Read more...] about Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern’s ‘Smithsters’ form key draw circle tandem
Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern prepares for repeat national championship matchup with No. 2 Boston College
CARY, N.C. — Following a season of remarkable rises, stunning upsets and scintillating superstar showcases, the two teams widely considered the foremost national title contenders during the preseason ultimately reached a Sunday rematch in WakeMed Soccer Park. Placed on opposite ends of the bracket, No. 1 Northwestern and No. 2 Boston College passed their preliminary... The post … [Read more...] about Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern prepares for repeat national championship matchup with No. 2 Boston College