Northwestern's Madison Taylor and coach Kelly Amonte Hiller have earned prestigious Big Ten honors after leading the Wildcats to another successful season. Amonte Hiller secured her fourth consecutive Coach of the Year award, while Taylor was named Attacker of the Year for a second straight year. The Wildcats achieved a historic feat this season, defeating multiple No. 1 teams and clinching the Big Ten regular season and tournament titles. Taylor is breaking records, leading the conference in both goals and points and maintaining stellar performance consistency throughout her career. Northwestern heads into the NCAA Tournament with significant momentum and an impressive win-loss record.

By the Numbers
  • Madison Taylor has scored 80 goals and accumulated 111 points this season.
  • Northwestern has recorded nine top-20 wins, the most in the nation.
State of Play
  • Northwestern is riding an 18-game road winning streak, the longest active streak in the country.
  • The Wildcats secured the Big Ten's automatic bid by winning the championship against Maryland in overtime.
What's Next

Northwestern will find out their NCAA Tournament seeding during the selection show on May 3rd, creating anticipation for their upcoming postseason matchup.

Bottom Line

Both Taylor and Amonte Hiller exemplify excellence in collegiate lacrosse, showcasing exceptional performance that not only cements their legacy at Northwestern but also sets high expectations as they enter the NCAA Tournament.