Kelly Amonte Hiller, head coach of the Northwestern women's lacrosse team, achieved her 400th career victory as the Wildcats triumphed 17-12 over No. 18 Penn State. This milestone makes her the sixth coach in Division I history to reach 400 wins, joining Jenny Levy as the only active coach to do so at a single program. The Wildcats displayed a powerful offense, launching a 7-0 scoring run to secure their 11th win of the season. Senior attacker Madison Taylor led the way with six goals and three assists, while the team showcased a balanced attack with contributions from ten players. Northwestern's win highlights their dominance, having outdrawn Penn State 21-9 and outshot them 42-27.

By the Numbers
  • Kelly Amonte Hiller is the 6th coach with 400 wins in Division I women's lacrosse.
  • Northern Illinois outshot Penn State 42-27, including 29-18 in shots on goal.
State of Play
  • Northwestern holds an 11-3 overall record and a 5-1 mark in Big Ten play.
  • Senior attacker Madison Taylor leads the Big Ten with 92 points and 68 goals this season.
What's Next

Northwestern will host Rutgers in their final Big Ten home game on April 15, with the match scheduled to start at 4 p.m. CT.

Bottom Line

Amonte Hiller's 400 wins underscore her legacy in women's lacrosse, setting the Wildcats up for a strong finish as they prepare for postseason play with a powerful team performance.