As then-junior defender Ilse Tromp’s shot hit the back of the goal, Northwestern field hockey clinched its second consecutive national title and third in the last five seasons. The Wildcats posted a 22-1 record en route to November’s championship win over Princeton, with NU’s only loss coming against those same Tigers. Zimmer leaves NU as a two-time NFHCA National DI Player of the Year, two-time Honda Sport Award Winner for field hockey and three-time NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player. As the ’Cats prepare for their title quest, their schedule features many notable contests. Email: [email protected]X: @jemccl_Related Stories:— Field Hockey: Northwestern poised to maintain success in post-Maddie Zimmer era— Field Hockey: ‘We just wanted it even more’: Zimmer’s leadership drives Northwestern to second-straight national title— Rapid Recap: Northwestern 2, Princeton 1 (2OT)