No. 4 Northwestern lacrosse aims to extend its five-game winning streak against No. 18 Penn State on Sunday, April 12. The Wildcats (10-3, 4-1 Big Ten) have the opportunity to share the top spot in the conference standings with a victory, adding to their current 15-game road win streak鈥� the longest in the nation. Combe Family Head Lacrosse Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller is on the verge of reaching her 400th career win. Northwestern has already secured the most regular-season ranked victories since 2018, having beaten six ranked opponents this season.

By the Numbers
  • 16.69: Draw controls per game, leading the Big Ten.
  • 15.62: Goals per game average, also leading the conference.
  • 427: Madison Taylor's career points, most among active NCAA Division I players.
  • 693: Jenika Cuocco's career saves, highest among active NCAA Division I players.
State of Play
  • Northwestern has won four matches against No. 1-ranked teams since 2023, the highest in the nation.
  • Penn State comes off a 19-9 win over Oregon, riding a two-game win streak.
  • Northwestern has won seven of the last eight matchups against Penn State.
What's Next

Should Northwestern triumph over Penn State, they will solidify their position for conference playoffs. Following this game, they will face RV Rutgers at home, aiming to maintain momentum into the postseason.

Bottom Line

Northwestern is in a strong position to continue its success and build on its impressive season, while also closing in on significant coaching milestones. A victory over Penn State could enhance their playoff seeding and establish their dominance in the Big Ten.