With her team trailing Northwestern 13-12 in the third set and the match knotted at one set all, Indiana libero Avery Freeman struck a low, line-drive serve that clipped the top of the net and dropped meekly over for an ace. Just as the net tape absorbed the ball’s velocity and killed it dead on... The post Volleyball: Northwestern drops Big Ten opener to Indiana in four sets … [Read more...] about Volleyball: Northwestern drops Big Ten opener to Indiana in four sets
Football: Five stats to watch ahead of Northwestern’s game against UCLA
It’s been a long week without Northwestern football. Eleven days ago, FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff had its first ever broadcast from Evanston ahead of a Wildcats’ (1-2, 0-1 Big Ten) defeat at the hands of the then-No.4 Oregon Ducks. The nationally-televised event drew in a rowdy crowd that brought buckets of energy to the Lakefill.... The post Football: Five stats to watch ahead of … [Read more...] about Football: Five stats to watch ahead of Northwestern’s game against UCLA
Women’s Soccer: Northwestern and Oregon settle for 0-0 draw
Northwestern tied its third consecutive match at the beginning of Big Ten play with a 0-0 draw against Oregon on Sunday. The result marked the first time the Wildcats (4-1-5, 0-0-3 Big Ten) have had a three-game unbeaten streak against Big Ten opponents since 2022. Neither team had many chances to score, with a majority... The post Women’s Soccer: Northwestern and Oregon settle … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer: Northwestern and Oregon settle for 0-0 draw
Football: Braun previews Saturday conference clash with UCLA
For the first time since the Big Ten expanded in 2024, Northwestern will try its hand against one of two California joinees Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats (1-2, 0-1 Big Ten) will host UCLA (0-3, 0-0) this weekend with both teams coming off a bye week following decisive defeats. “Last week was really productive,” coach David... The post Football: Braun previews Saturday … [Read more...] about Football: Braun previews Saturday conference clash with UCLA
Women’s Soccer: Northwestern holds Washington to 1-1 draw
With under five minutes remaining in Northwestern’s Thursday night matchup at Washington, both sides pressed to break a 1-1 stalemate. Freshman goalkeeper Nyamma Nelson had recorded seven saves for the Wildcats (4-1-4, 0-0-2 Big Ten) — just one away from a new career high. Huskies (4-1-4, 1-0-1 Big Ten) midfielder Jadyn Holdenreid launched the team’s... The post Women’s … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer: Northwestern holds Washington to 1-1 draw