After two dispiriting losses on its New York road trip, Northwestern lacrosse could be in trouble. Northwestern (2-4) scored just 8 goals combined in two games over the weekend and have now lost four straight games.
In its first game, against No. 5 Syracuse, Northwestern scored just 3 goals as Syracuse goalkeeper Asa Goldstock made 8 saves. Northwestern went down 4-0 at halftime and could not mount a comeback despite only allowing one goal in the second half. Christina Esposito’s two second half goals helped get Northwestern within two goals, but Syracuse’s defense was just too good, and the Wildcats missed on several good chances, including a free position shot and a three-on-two break.