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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Senior midfielder Maddie Zimmer intercepted a pass from UMass’ Paula Lorenzini with over 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. In a split second, the Big Ten Player of the Year sprinted down Phyllis Ocker Field’s green turf. No. 2 Northwestern had accumulated nine shots in the first 49 minutes, none... The post Field Hockey: Zimmer, Sessa fuel No. 2 … [Read more...] about Field Hockey: Zimmer, Sessa fuel No. 2 Northwestern’s 1-0 win over UMass in NCAA tournament semifinals

Welsh-Ryan Arena erupted in cheers as senior guard Brooks Barnhizer was announced in the starting line-up as Northwestern took on Montana State Tuesday night.  Barnhizer, a weapon on both ends, made his season debut while the Wildcats (4-1, 0-0 Big Ten) took down the Bobcats (1-4, 0-0 Big Sky). He made his presence known swiftly,... The post Men’s Basketball: Brooks Barnhizer … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Brooks Barnhizer dazzles with double-double in season debut

Graduate student guard Ty Berry was trapped in the backcourt. Four Montana State players surrounded him after he had stolen the ball, up 69-67 with 36.7 seconds left. With a turnover, the visitors would have a golden opportunity to win or tie the game.  But then senior guard Brooks Barnhizer called timeout. The Wildcats (4-1,... The post Men’s Basketball: Northwestern beats … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Northwestern beats Montana State 72-69 as Barnhizer returns

In 24 of her 25 seasons as Northwestern’s women’s tennis head coach, Claire Pollard has led her program to the NCAA Tournament. The fall season, the first component of year 26, is now complete. Last season, the Wildcats reached the NCAA Tournament and fell in a 4-3 first-round nailbiter to Arizona State. The 2024-25 season... The post Women’s Tennis: Pollard reflects on fall … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis: Pollard reflects on fall season process and results, looks forward to dual season

No. 2 Northwestern field hockey earned its spot in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, defeating Miami (Ohio)  9-2. The team gained an early lead and maintained it throughout the match. Email: ashleydong2028@u.northwestern.edu X: @ashleydong01 Related Stories: — Field Hockey: No. 1 Northwestern falls in Big Ten tournament championship to No. 9 Michigan  — Field... The … [Read more...] about Gallery: Field Hockey crushes Miami (Ohio) 9-2, advances to NCAA Tournament quarterfinals