WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — As redshirt sophomore running back Joseph Himon II motioned to his right during Northwestern’s overtime drive in Ross-Ade Stadium, no Purdue defenders shifted to pick him up in coverage. Once Himon looked back to haul in redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch’s throw, the running back possessed an empty lane to the... The post Football: Himon’s career … [Read more...] about Football: Himon’s career day fuels Northwestern’s 26-20 overtime win at Purdue
Men’s Basketball: Northwestern relies on next generation in 89-62 exhibition victory over Lewis
Northwestern kicked off its season without its arguably greatest asset: senior guard Brooks Barnhizer. Significant departures from the past season further emphasized the importance of the Wildcats’ newer, younger talent. In NU’s 89-62 victory in an exhibition match against Lewis on Wednesday night, new stars rose to the occasion. Every player on the ’Cats’ roster... The post … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Northwestern relies on next generation in 89-62 exhibition victory over Lewis
Men’s Basketball: Rapid Recap: Northwestern takes down Lewis 89-62 in exhibition game
The 2024-25 Northwestern men’s basketball season is underway. Junior forward Nick Martinelli scored a team-high 25 points, knocking down 3-of-5 three-pointers, as he and graduate student guard Jalen Leach led Northwestern to an 89-62 win in an exhibition match against Lewis Wednesday. In the Wildcats’ first matchup of the season back on the hardwood of Welsh-Ryan... The post … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Rapid Recap: Northwestern takes down Lewis 89-62 in exhibition game
By the Numbers: Past and Present Wildcats in the NFL
Ever since Northwestern played its first season in 1892, legendary players have passed through the program and made a name for themselves in the NFL. While often overlooked compared to the likes of the most dominant college football powerhouses — including Alabama and Ohio State — several current and former notable NFL players encompass an... The post By the Numbers: Past and … [Read more...] about By the Numbers: Past and Present Wildcats in the NFL
Men’s Soccer: Northwestern falls 2-0 at No. 1 Ohio State
During its first matchup with the nation’s top-ranked squad since Sept. 17, 2017, Northwestern didn’t shy away from pushing the action in the opening half against No. 1 Ohio State Friday night. The Wildcats (8-6-1, 2-5-1 Big Ten) kept the Buckeyes (11-1-2, 6-1-1 Big Ten) at bay for 54 minutes, but the hosts’ two second-half... The post Men’s Soccer: Northwestern falls 2-0 at … [Read more...] about Men’s Soccer: Northwestern falls 2-0 at No. 1 Ohio State