On Saturday, No. 2 Northwestern took to Martin Stadium for a quarterfinal matchup against No. 8 Duke. While the Blue Devils were able to jump out to a surprising 6-1 lead, the ‘Cats once again proved just how special they are, as the nation’s leading offense took over and closed on a 11-2 run to end the first half and enter the break with a four-point lead.
“We just have this unwavering will to win,” Senior attacker Lauren Gilbert said. “I never doubt in a game that we’re going to come out on top, and I don’t think anyone [on the team] does.