Central Michigan Lacrosse Faces No. 2 Northwestern on Sunday

The Chippewas take on the reigning national runner-up in an afternoon matchup.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Central Michigan Lacrosse will travel to Evanston, Illinois to take on the No. 2 ranked Northwestern Wildcats on Sunday, February 15 at 4 p.m. ET. The Chippewas are looking to upset the reigning national runner-up as they continue their road trip around Lake Michigan before opening their home schedule on March 14 against Robert Morris.

Why it matters

This matchup provides an early-season test for the Central Michigan Lacrosse team as they look to make a statement against one of the top programs in the country. A win over the highly-ranked Wildcats would be a major boost for the Chippewas as they aim to compete for the Mid-American Conference title.

The details

Central Michigan Lacrosse is coming off a successful 2025 season where they finished 12-5 overall and 5-1 in Mid-American Conference play. The Chippewas are looking to build on that momentum as they take on a tough Northwestern squad that was the national runner-up in 2025. This will be the first of two road games for CMU before they open their home schedule at the CMU Lacrosse Complex on March 14.

  • The game will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET.
  • Central Michigan Lacrosse will open their home schedule on March 14, 2026 against Robert Morris.

The players

Central Michigan Lacrosse

The Central Michigan University lacrosse team, competing in the Mid-American Conference.

Northwestern Wildcats

The lacrosse team from Northwestern University, the reigning national runner-up.

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The takeaway

This early-season matchup between Central Michigan and Northwestern provides an opportunity for the Chippewas to make a statement and prove they can compete with one of the top programs in the country. A win over the highly-ranked Wildcats would be a significant boost for CMU as they look to build on their successful 2025 campaign.