2012 Men’s Basketball
Championship

Vanderbilt opened the 2012 season by knocking off fifth-ranked Duke on Sunday. Senior goalkeeper Natalie Wills made seven saves behind a strong Vanderbilt defense.

Defending champion Northwestern will begin the 2012 season in first place. The Wildcats return three All-Americans as they look for their seventh championship in eight years.

Shannon Smith scored four goals including the game winner to give Northwestern its sixth lacrosse title in seven years. The Wildcats prevented Maryland from winning back-to-back championships.

Shannon Smith hit the game-winning goal as Northwestern knocked off top-seeded Maryland. Watch exclusive analysis of the Wildcats' national championship win.
Championship analysis