CARY, N.C. — Upon arriving at WakeMed Soccer Park on Sunday Morning, No. 1 Northwestern filled the misty air with an aura of confidence and swagger, as if this was truly a team of destiny. “We said at the beginning of the fall, ‘The most important thing is going to be believing,’” coach Kelly Amonte... The post Lacrosse: Epstein: No. 1 Northwestern shone brightest on the … [Read more...] about Lacrosse: Epstein: No. 1 Northwestern shone brightest on the biggest stage
Lacrosse: Northwestern fans celebrate return to the NCAA Final
CARY, N.C. — Northwestern lacrosse 2017-2020 alumni Sara Szynal (SESP ’20, Kellogg ’21) was on her way to attend a Taylor Swift concert on Friday in New Jersey as she watched her alma mater compete in the NCAA Semifinal. When the Wildcats won, she knew what she had to do. “(I) bought plane tickets,” Szynal... The post Lacrosse: Northwestern fans celebrate return to the NCAA … [Read more...] about Lacrosse: Northwestern fans celebrate return to the NCAA Final
Men’s Basketball: Chase Audige to forego final year of eligibility, keep name in 2023 NBA draft
It’s official, he’s going pro. After a historic season of watching guards senior Boo Buie and redshirt senior Chase Audige, Northwestern fans will have to put hopes for a ‘last dance’ in 2023-24 to rest. CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein reported Wednesday that Audige will keep his name in the 2023 NBA Draft and won’t return... The post Men’s Basketball: Chase Audige to forego final … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Chase Audige to forego final year of eligibility, keep name in 2023 NBA draft
Lacrosse: Izzy Scane wins 2023 women’s Tewaaraton Award
After winning the 2023 women’s Tewaaraton Award Thursday night, graduate student attacker Izzy Scane will return from the nation’s capital with another piece of hardware, honoring her as the top player in women’s collegiate lacrosse. Scane is the fourth Northwestern player to earn the award, and the first since former Wildcat attacker Shannon Smith in... The post Lacrosse: Izzy … [Read more...] about Lacrosse: Izzy Scane wins 2023 women’s Tewaaraton Award
Lacrosse: Epstein: No. 1 Northwestern inspires the sport’s next generation
Less than 24 hours after No. 1 Northwestern inked its name in immortality for the eighth time in program history, the Wildcats were set for a hero’s return in Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Monday morning. With the NCAA Tournament’s national championship trophy in tow, players pranced around the terminal, awaiting their flight back to Evanston.... The post Lacrosse: … [Read more...] about Lacrosse: Epstein: No. 1 Northwestern inspires the sport’s next generation
Softball: No. 12 Northwestern can’t complete seventh inning comeback, falls to No. 5 Alabama in Super Regional
After a game one 3-1 victory in the Tuscaloosa Super Regional, No. 12 Northwestern was unable to pick up another win in its final two games against No. 5 Alabama, ending the team’s postseason run. Throughout the three-game series, both the Wildcats (42-13, 20-3 Big Ten) and Crimson Tide (45-20, 14-10 SEC) were bolstered by... The post Softball: No. 12 Northwestern can’t … [Read more...] about Softball: No. 12 Northwestern can’t complete seventh inning comeback, falls to No. 5 Alabama in Super Regional
Softball: Northwestern defeats Indiana to claim first Big Ten title since 2008
In walk-off fashion, No. 18 Northwestern secured its first conference title since 2008 against Iowa, marking the first time in program history the team won the regular season and conference titles in the same season. The Wildcats (38-11, 20-3 Big Ten) are the first Big Ten team since Michigan in 2019 to accomplish this feat.... The post Softball: Northwestern defeats Indiana to … [Read more...] about Softball: Northwestern defeats Indiana to claim first Big Ten title since 2008
Baseball: Northwestern breaks losing streak in walk-off fashion against Notre Dame Dame at Wrigley Field
This past month couldn’t have gone worse for Northwestern. After losing seven straight and being swept each of the past five weekends against conference opponents, the Wildcats (9-38, 3-18 Big Ten) looked to a Wrigley Field trip to cure their struggles. Facing Notre Dame, (29-20, 14-13 ACC) NU put in a resilient effort, clawing back... The post Baseball: Northwestern breaks … [Read more...] about Baseball: Northwestern breaks losing streak in walk-off fashion against Notre Dame Dame at Wrigley Field
Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern powers past No. 8 Loyola Maryland, clinches fourth consecutive Final Four appearance
No. 1 Northwestern entered Martin Stadium on Thursday just 60 minutes of NCAA Tournament action away from a potential fourth consecutive Final Four berth. The team’s opponent, No. 8 Loyola Maryland, boasted a Baltimorean brick wall: the second-ranked scoring defense in the country. With a trip to Cary, North Carolina, hanging in the balance, the... The post Lacrosse: No. 1 … [Read more...] about Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern powers past No. 8 Loyola Maryland, clinches fourth consecutive Final Four appearance