With conference play in full swing, the tight competition for the top spot in the Big Ten continues as multiple teams pull ahead of the pack. Meanwhile, some ball clubs, including Northwestern, are just starting to find their rhythm. The Wildcats began the week amid a nine-game losing streak, which grew to 10 after NU... The post Big Ten Baseball Recap: Northwestern picks up … [Read more...] about Big Ten Baseball Recap: Northwestern picks up first conference series victory
Softball: Northwestern defeats Illinois 4-1 at home
Following its decisive run-rule win in Champaign last week, Northwestern hosted Illinois at the “J” for another midweek clash Tuesday. Unlike last week’s matchup, when the Wildcats (27-8, 13-1 Big Ten) dominated from the onset and controlled the game, Tuesday’s game remained scoreless through three innings, with solid defense setting the tone early on. NU... The post Softball: … [Read more...] about Softball: Northwestern defeats Illinois 4-1 at home
Lacrosse: Kelly Amonte Hiller guides Northwestern into new era through recruiting
Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller never shied away from forging her own path. After earning soccer and lacrosse All-American honors at Maryland in the 1990s, she took a chance on a dormant program at Northwestern, which she moved halfway across the country to build from the ground up. “You see it in football, you see it... The post Lacrosse: Kelly Amonte Hiller guides Northwestern into … [Read more...] about Lacrosse: Kelly Amonte Hiller guides Northwestern into new era through recruiting
Softball: Northwestern’s South Side freshman Isabel Cunnea makes waves on the North Shore
Boasting an undefeated conference record and a 10-game home win streak, a hot Michigan squad entered Evanston for a highly anticipated early-April series against Northwestern. With Lauren Derkowski — one of the Big Ten’s top pitchers — leading the charge for the Wolverines, the Wildcats’ then 30-game unbeaten run at home seemed to be in... The post Softball: Northwestern’s … [Read more...] about Softball: Northwestern’s South Side freshman Isabel Cunnea makes waves on the North Shore
Softball: Northwestern sweeps Maryland, extends unbeaten home streak
Padding its undefeated home streak and lead over the Big Ten field, Northwestern swept Maryland in a three-game weekend series. The Wildcats (26-8, 12-1 Big Ten) extended their home winning streak to 36 games — the longest active streak of any Division 1 squad — en route to securing a two-game advantage in the conference... The post Softball: Northwestern sweeps Maryland, … [Read more...] about Softball: Northwestern sweeps Maryland, extends unbeaten home streak