Graduate student Sam Hliboki delivers a pitch. | Fatih Gorkem Imamoglu, The State News A Big Ten upset the ‘Cats did not see coming. With the faint flame of a winning season in their grasp, Northwestern (16-17, 7-8 B1G) entered its weekend series against Michigan State (19-15, 6-9 B1G). Yet the Spartan winds extinguished their hope, leaving the ‘Cats below .500 on … [Read more...] about Baseball: Wildcats drop series to Spartans after falling short in games two and three
Lacrosse Recap: Northwestern defeats Oregon 19-10 in decisive win
Wildcats celebrate in their first outdoor game in Evanston this season | Northwestern Athletics The ‘Cats capitalized on a tough stretch for the Ducks Madison Taylor stole the show—after seven first-half goals, the Oregon Ducks weren’t fending off the Wildcats Sunday afternoon. Northwestern came away with 19 goals, beating the Ducks by a score of 19-10. The Wildcats … [Read more...] about Lacrosse Recap: Northwestern defeats Oregon 19-10 in decisive win
Evaluating Northwestern men’s basketball’s big man situation
Size is a big need this offseason. Chris Collins has put together the highest rated transfer class in program history according to 247 Sports with the additions of USF’s Jayden Reid and Holy Cross’s Max Green, but Northwestern still has one major need its head coach is yet to address. With redshirt sophomore big man Luke Hunger in the portal, the ‘Cats find themselves … [Read more...] about Evaluating Northwestern men’s basketball’s big man situation
Men’s basketball player reviews: Angelo Ciaravino
Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images The freshman showed signs of potential in his role primarily off the bench this season We’ll continue our review of men’s basketball players with freshman Angelo Ciaravino. Although it was a relatively quiet year for the guard, he did have some bright moments and provided a glimpse of levels he can hopefully maintain next season. The … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball player reviews: Angelo Ciaravino
Could Madison Taylor break the NCAA single-season goals record?
Image courtesy of Northwestern Athletics It’s possible, but it won’t be easy. Bottom left, top left, top right, down the middle — it never matters. From a free position, off a turnover, after passing around for a minute — it never matters. I have seen, in person, No. 25 victimize a dozen defenders this year. It is brutal every time. Three months into the season, … [Read more...] about Could Madison Taylor break the NCAA single-season goals record?