Northwestern faces stiff competition from top teams like Boston College, Notre Dame, Maryland, Syracuse, and Michigan in its bid to defend its national title.

By the Numbers
  • Northwestern ranked No. 1 for most of the season
  • Boston College has made the last six national championships
  • Notre Dame's draw control unit ranks No. 6 in the country
  • Maryland has three players with over 20 goals
  • Michigan leads the nation in scoring defense
Yes, But

The unpredictable nature of this season makes it challenging to predict outcomes with certainty.

State of Play
  • Boston College's remaining matchups against No. 11 Virginia and No. 2 Syracuse will test its capabilities
  • Notre Dame continues to defy odds and rise in the rankings
  • Maryland's challenging schedule has provided valuable learning experiences
  • Syracuse is gearing up for a tough end-of-season game against Boston College
  • Michigan's defensive prowess will be tested in upcoming matches against top teams
What's Next

The upcoming matches will reveal which team emerges as the biggest threat to Northwestern's title defense.

Bottom Line

Northwestern faces a tough road ahead with formidable opponents in its quest for back-to-back championships.