Northwestern defeated Northern Illinois in straight sets Friday for the second time in two days. The Wildcats (2-6, 0-0 Big Ten) defeated the Huskies (2-8, 0-0 MAC) 3-0 in DeKalb, in NU’s final nonconference matchup of the season. Graduate student setter Alexa Rousseau led the ’Cats’ effort, recording a double-double with 21 assists and 12... The post Volleyball: Northwestern … [Read more...] about Volleyball: Northwestern sweeps Northern Illinois to finish nonconference play
Rapid Recap: Washington 24, Northwestern 5
Big Ten play took on a new definition Saturday night in Seattle as Northwestern traveled west to take on Washington in Husky Stadium. More than 2,000 miles away from its temporary stadium on Lake Michigan, coach David Braun’s squad entered its conference opener and first road test of the year as a double-digit underdog. The... The post Rapid Recap: Washington 24, Northwestern 5 … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Washington 24, Northwestern 5
Field Hockey: No. 1 Northwestern blanks No. 4 Iowa 5-0 in Big Ten opener
No. 1 Northwestern ripped off a 6-0 start to its season, outscoring opponents 15-1 and knocking off a pair of top-10 ranked squads. But, entering Friday afternoon’s Big Ten opener against No. 4 Iowa, coach Tracey Fuchs demanded more from her squad. “We’ve been playing OK,” Fuchs said. “I mean, we were 6-0, you can’t... The post Field Hockey: No. 1 Northwestern blanks No. 4 Iowa … [Read more...] about Field Hockey: No. 1 Northwestern blanks No. 4 Iowa 5-0 in Big Ten opener
Volleyball: Northwestern sweeps Northern Illinois in first win of Nollan era
After a six-match skid to start the season, Northwestern pulled off a 3-0 win against Northern Illinois Wednesday. The Wildcats (1-6, 0-0 Big Ten) found a groove in their well-rounded sweep of the Huskies (2-7, 0-0 MAC), tallying 40 kills, 12 blocks and eight service aces as a team. “I feel like throughout the season,... The post Volleyball: Northwestern sweeps Northern … [Read more...] about Volleyball: Northwestern sweeps Northern Illinois in first win of Nollan era
Women’s Soccer: Northwestern holds Harvard to 1-1 draw
In its final nonconference matchup before a string of Big Ten games, Northwestern women’s soccer battled Harvard to a 1-1 draw Sunday afternoon in Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Coach Michael Moynihan looked to challenge his squad ahead of climactic conference competitions, taking on several ACC foes and an Ivy League opponent he said... The post Women’s Soccer: … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer: Northwestern holds Harvard to 1-1 draw