Rapid Reaction: Annabel Child’s game-winning overtime goal earns Northwestern’s fourth consecutive Big Ten Tournament Title
Cuocco and Child clinch the ’Cats’ Championship.
It took until the final second of overtime, but Northwestern captured its fourth straight Big Ten Tournament Title after defeating Maryland 8-7 in Ann Arbor. Annabel Child’s game-winning goal in extra time helped the Wildcats earn their 5th consecutive win over the Terrapins, by the same score as NU’s win over Maryland in last year’s title game. THE WINNER!
🚨 ‘CATS WIN WITH JUST A SECOND LEFT IN OVERTIME!! 🏆 😼 pic. twitter.
com/aVAVposi4m — Northwestern Lacrosse (@NULax) April 26, 2026 Child led all goalscorers with three, while Aditi Foster added two. While Child was the hero, Jenika Cuocco was the game’s biggest star in goal. She tied her career-high with 18 saves, and set a program record for saves in a Big Ten Tournament game.
The first period was filled with explosive offense and elite goalkeeping performances on both sides. Northwestern won the opening draw control and quickly fired off two shots, with Aditi Foster forcing the first save of the day from JJ Suriano. On the ensuing possession, Kori Edmonson fired past Jennika Cuocco to open the scoring.
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