The Daily Northwestern | Lacrosse: 'The hardest shot in the Bay Area': Samantha Smith's journey to No. 1 Northwestern's draw command

For the first time in nearly three months, No. 1 Northwestern’s back was against the wall. In the Big Ten Tournament championship on May 6 against historic powerhouse No. 10 Maryland, NU trailed 5-4 with six minutes remaining before halftime.  Unable to click on all cylinders, the Wildcats had faltered in their typical stout play...

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