Northwestern’s Izzy Scane will make history in the NCAA women’s lacrosse tourney this weekend

The GIST: This weekend’s must-watch athlete is a superstar at the pinnacle of her sport — she’s winning all the awards and securing an all-time scoring record…and no, it’s not Caitlin Clark. No. 1 Northwestern’s sixth-year attacker Izzy Scane is the women’s lacrosse moment, and as the national tourney kicks off today, she’s proving why.

The natty: Scane led her reigning champion Wildcats to a 15-2 season record and the bracket’s top seed, meaning the Lake Show has a bye today and will begin their repeat campaign Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+. But a second ’ship isn’t the only landmark on Scane’s mind this weekend…

The scoring record: The attacker is currently tied for the Division I career scoring record, women’s or men’s, with 358 (!!!) goals — a milestone she’ll almost certainly pass on Sunday, as she’s averaging over four goals per game this year.

• Even more impressive? After a COVID-19–shortened sophomore season and a junior campaign missed due to an ACL tear, Scane is set to break the record in just 81 games — six fewer than the current record-holder, Boston College alum Charlotte North. Wow.

The MVP awards: Of her many achievements, Scane’s Tewaaraton recognition is the most striking. She was one of five finalists for college lacrosse’s Player of the Year award in 2021, won the trophy last year, and was named a finalist yet again yesterday. Given her continued dominance, she’s poised to become the sixth woman ever to ever win it twice

The top draftee: Like her hoops doppelgänger, Scane was also the overall No. 1 pick in her pro draft: She and her teammate and bestie, Erin Coykendall, were the top two selections in Wednesday’s Athletes Unlimited Draft. So, mark you cal because, along with 14 other draftees, this dynamite duo will make their pro debuts this July. L(ax)FG!