Northern Michigan Wildcats Women's Lacrosse
Recent News About Northern Michigan Wildcats Women's Lacrosse
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Wildcats receive IWLCA academic honors for second consecutive season
NORTHBOROUGH, MASS. – The IWLCA has announced its 2024 Academic Honor Squad and Academic Honor Roll recognitions for the 2023/24 season, with the Wildcats earning team and individual recognition for the second consecutive season.
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Minnie Bittell receives second-consecutive GLIAC Commissioner's Award for excellence
Minnie Bittell Earns Second-Consecutive GLIAC Commissioner's Award
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Minnie Bittell joins IWLCA's Senior All-Star Team for Division II
The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) has revealed the rosters for the 2024 Senior All-Star games across Division I, II, and III. Among those selected is senior Minnie Bittell, who will represent Northern Michigan on the Division II South Team.
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Minnie Bittell earns first-team all-region honors in lacrosse
The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) has recognized 128 student-athletes from Division II with selections to the All-Region teams for 2024. Among them, Minnie Bittell from Northern Michigan has been named a first-team all-region attacker.
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NMU women's lacrosse trio honored in GLIAC all-tournament selection
Three players from the Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's lacrosse team have been named to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) All-Tournament Team. The honorees are Maddi Bast, Minnie Bittell, and Josie Lakosky.
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NMU Wildcats lose to Lakers in GLIAC Championship
The NMU women's lacrosse team ended its 2024 season with a loss in the GLIAC Championships, marking their second consecutive appearance in the finals. The Wildcats were defeated by Grand Valley State University with a final score of 13-3.
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NMU lacrosse players receive All-GLIAC honors
Eight student-athletes from Northern Michigan University's women's lacrosse team have been recognized with All-GLIAC awards. Among them, four players were named to the First Team All-GLIAC.
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NMU lacrosse team advances to GLIAC Championship after win over Concordia-St. Paul
The NMU lacrosse team secured a place in the GLIAC Championship match following a decisive 15-6 victory over Concordia-St. Paul. Key players Minnie Bittell and Josie Lakosky led the scoring for the Wildcats, each netting five goals. The defensive efforts of Maddi Bast, Dayna Carlson, Natalie Thomas, Kaitlyn Bridger, and Krista Pascavis were significant, resulting in 11 caused turnovers. Lauren Esposito contributed with 11 saves.
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Josie Lakosky receives GLIAC Freshman of the Year award
Josie Lakosky, a lacrosse player from Northern Michigan University (NMU), has been honored as the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Freshman of the Year. Despite missing one game due to injury, Lakosky started in 16 games and made significant contributions on offense for NMU.
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Northern Michigan prepares to face Concordia-St. Paul in GLIAC semifinals
The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's lacrosse team is set to begin their GLIAC playoff journey against Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears on Friday, May 3rd at 7 PM. The Wildcats, ranked second in the conference, have already faced the Golden Bears twice this season, securing victories with scores of 21-12 and 11-5.
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Lacrosse team achieves best-ever record; track athletes shine at St. Norbert Invite
The lacrosse and track and field teams achieved notable success over the weekend. The lacrosse team secured an 11-5 victory against Concordia-St. Paul, completing a sweep of the regular season series. This win marks the end of their regular season with a 13-4 overall record and a 4-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), which is the best regular season record in the program's history.
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Minnie Bittell earns fourth GLIAC weekly honor of the season
Minnie Bittell from Northern Michigan University's women's lacrosse team has been recognized as the GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week. This marks her fourth such honor in the 2024 season.
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Wildcats end regular season with victory over Golden Bears
The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's lacrosse team concluded their regular season with a victory against the Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears, securing an 11-5 win in St. Paul, Minnesota. This triumph marks NMU's best regular season record in program history, finishing at 13-4 overall and 4-2 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). The team enters the postseason with wins in four of their last five games.
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Women's lacrosse faces Concordia in final regular-season game
The Northern Michigan women's lacrosse team is preparing for its final game of the regular season against Concordia University - St. Paul Golden Bears. The match is scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
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Nmu track and field heads to St. Norbert; lacrosse faces Concordia-St. Paul
The Northern Michigan University (NMU) athletics teams are preparing for a busy weekend of competition. The track and field team will participate in the St. Norbert College Invite in De Pere, Wisconsin, marking their final event before the GLIAC Outdoor Championships. This follows a successful previous weekend where the team secured six first-place finishes along with several podium placements.
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Grand Valley State defeats Northern Michigan in women's lacrosse
The Northern Michigan University women's lacrosse team faced a challenging match against Grand Valley State University, ranked 7th and 8th nationally. The game concluded with a decisive 13-2 victory for the Lakers in Allendale, Michigan.
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Northern Michigan secures third straight win over Davenport Panthers
The Northern Michigan women's lacrosse team secured a victory against the Davenport Panthers in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Wildcats held a two-goal lead going into the final quarter and extended their advantage with three consecutive goals, eventually winning 12-7.
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Northern Michigan lacrosse prepares for final games of regular season
The Northern Michigan women's lacrosse team is preparing for the final stretch of their regular season with a series of three away games. The Wildcats, currently holding an 11-3 overall record and 2-1 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), are receiving votes in both the International Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) and USA Lacrosse polls for the first time.
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Minnie Bittell earns third GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week award
Minnie Bittell has been named the GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week for the third time this season. The recognition follows her standout performance during the NMU Lacrosse senior game, where she matched her career-best with nine points, including five goals and four assists from eight shots on target.
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NMU lacrosse triumphs over Golden Bears; key players achieve career milestones
The NMU women's lacrosse team delivered a commanding performance on senior day, securing a 21-12 victory against the Golden Bears. The Wildcats were led by standout performances from senior Minnie Bittell, senior Kaitlyn Bridger, and freshman Josie Lakosky.