Tournament Central: Big Ten, A-10 & Big South Preview
The Big Ten opens Thursday, and only one thing is for sure: Northwestern is the favorite. The Wildcats ran the table with an 11-0 record in league play. They were virtually untouchable — their closest game was a seven-goal affair against Ohio State April 8. The offense is the best in the nation, averaging 20.64 goals per game. Izzy Scane is averaging a Div. I-best 6.36 goals per game, and Lauren Gilbert ranks fifth with 4.55 goals per game. The Wildcats ensure their offense can get to work — and quickly — by gaining possession on the draw. They’re also leading the country with 19....