Northwestern women's lacrosse targets five potential transfer portal additions

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Northwestern women's lacrosse targets five potential transfer portal additions
Summary

Following their ninth national title, Northwestern women's lacrosse looks ahead to bolster their roster for the 2027 season. With key players Madison Taylor and Jenika Cuocco departing, the Wildcats have already added Paige Selhorn from Cincinnati and Caleigh Cummiskey from Bucknell. Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller is considering additional transfers, including Jess Leon (Bucknell), Cecelia Messner (Columbia), Emily Knapp (UMBC), and Ginger Fishberg (Butler), to address needs in defense and midfield. These potential additions aim to maintain the team's competitive edge in future seasons.

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  • Northwestern wins national title on May 22, 2026.
  • Madison Taylor and Jenika Cuocco are key departures.
  • Selhorn and Cummiskey are new additions for 2027.
  • Leon, Messner, Knapp, and Fishberg are potential transfer targets.
  • Team seeks to strengthen defense and midfield positions.
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  • 4:55 PMYahoo SportsTop five transfer portal targets for Northwestern women’s lacrosse
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