Headed into Northwestern field hockey’s quarterfinal NCAA tournament game against Louisville, it hadn’t trailed against an opponent in 21 days. But against Louisville, the Wildcats were trailing twice, and I was feeling a little unsure of their winning chances.
Maybe it was because Louisville was the only team to beat Northwestern this season. Maybe it was because I’m so used to seeing Northwestern lead. Maybe it was because the Cardinals were a better offensive team than the Wildcats in the first half, outshooting them and drawing three more corners. And maybe it was because the Northwestern defense hadn’t allowed two goals in a game since Sept.