For the first time in 27 years, Northwestern field hockey is headed to the Final Four.
The Wildcats defeated two-seed Iowa, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon on its home turf in the NCAA tournament quarterfinals. After handing the Hawkeyes their only regular-season loss back in October when they were ranked No. 1 in the nation, the Wildcats finished the sweep in the game’s final minute, avenging their 3-1 NCAA quarterfinal loss to Iowa last season.
While the game was evenly matched throughout, the Wildcats outshot the Hawkeyes 13-5, including 6-2 on goal. It also led 4-3 in corners, and Annabel Skubisz recorded two saves.