After three consecutive conference regular season titles, Northwestern softball seemed to stall out in 2025. What happened? Where does the program go from here? Despite a 30+ win season for a fifth straight year, Northwestern softball looks to be at its weakest in quite some time. The team finished fifth in the Big Ten, only to be bounced in the first round of the conference … [Read more...] about Softball: How do Kate Drohan and the ‘Cats rebound from a down year?
Grading Ben Greenspan’s Second Year at Northwestern
Signs of improvement across the board warrant praise for NU’s manager Ben Greenspan was hired in 2023 to rebuild Northwestern’s baseball program, with the Wildcat brass hoping his keen recruiting eye and storied resume would help bring the ‘Cats out of the Big Ten’s basement. He fared well in his first season as the team improved by eight wins. During year two, expectations … [Read more...] about Grading Ben Greenspan’s Second Year at Northwestern
Stick Season, Week 15: The grand finale
Eric Canha-Imagn Images So long, folks. Northwestern concluded its 2025 season in Foxborough this past weekend, which means this week’s Stick Season column is the last. The Wildcats pulled off arguably their best win of the year in a 12-11 comeback victory over Boston College before ending their season with a 12-8 loss to North Carolina. I won’t spend too long picking … [Read more...] about Stick Season, Week 15: The grand finale
What is Northwestern Baseball Losing in Trent Liolios?
Mary Grace Grabill / Northwestern Athletics The first baseman is gone, and with that exit comes a departure of home run power. Northwestern's record-shattering bat has entered the transfer portal. While on the one hand it makes sense, it's also a devastating loss for an upstart program. Trent Liolios spent three years in Evanston and will be graduating in just a few … [Read more...] about What is Northwestern Baseball Losing in Trent Liolios?
Delaney Sweitzer’s road to the 2025 National Championship Game
Sweitzer in the moments preceding the National Championship game. | @NULax / X The graduate student delivered in the biggest game of her life. But there is much more weight that lies in her 17-save performance than a new program record. When I spoke to Erin Sweitzer at the beginning of the season, she clued me in on two goals her daughter had in transferring to … [Read more...] about Delaney Sweitzer’s road to the 2025 National Championship Game