Northwestern gets revenge, wins NCAA women's lacrosse national title

Northwestern Wildcats won the NCAA women's lacrosse national title on Sunday, May 25, 2026, defeating North Carolina by overcoming an 11-9 deficit after three quarters with five unanswered goals. Gabriella McCollester led all scorers with four goals, while Aditi Foster and Taylor LaPointe each added hat tricks, and Madison Taylor contributed a late goal and six assists. The victory, secured at home in Evanston, gave Northwestern their second national championship in four years after back-to-back runner-up finishes.