In a commanding display, No. 2 Northwestern lacrosse triumphed over No. 22 Rutgers with an 18-6 scoreline at Northwestern Medicine Field in Evanston, Illinois. This victory marked Northwestern's highest-scoring game in Big Ten play this season and extended their winning streak to seven games, including three consecutive wins against ranked opponents. The Wildcats dominated throughout, winning each quarter by at least two goals. Madison Taylor, who was recently the top pick in the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) College Draft, led the charge with six goals and two assists. Aditi Foster also contributed significantly with three goals. Goalkeeper Jenika Cuocco excelled in net, recording 10 saves and a 66.7% save percentage. Northwestern's next challenge will be against No. 11 Michigan, where they have the opportunity to secure the Big Ten regular season title for the fourth consecutive year.