After completing an undefeated run in Big Ten play, the Wildcats are headed to the NCAA Tournament with the opportunity to reach their sixth consecutive Final Four and third consecutive title game. Northwestern was rewarded with the No.

Northwestern earned the No. 3 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, the selection committee announced Sunday night. By earning a top-three nod, the Wildcats (16-2, 8-0 Big Ten) will hold home-field advantage at Martin Stadium throughout the first three rounds.

The 2025 NCAA women's lacrosse tournament selection show begins at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 4. It will be immediately followed by the NCAA men's lacrosse tournament selection show, which is slated for 9:30 p.m. ET. The selection shows for the men's and women's lacrosse tournaments will air live on ESPNU.