Northwestern steamrolled a trio of upstate New York schools in a weekend road trip, dominating the Buffalo Classic against Buffalo, Niagara and Cornell. Buffalo (3-4, 0-0 Mid-American) was the only opponent to take NU to five sets, but the Wildcats (9-1, 0-0 Big Ten) prevailed 28-26, 14-25, 25-11, 20-25, 15-13. The Bulls alternated set victories... The post Volleyball: … [Read more...] about Volleyball: Northwestern emerges unbeaten in Buffalo Classic
Golf: Northwestern teams finish fourth, sixth at Jackson T. Stephens Cup
Both Northwestern golf teams returned to the Chicago suburbs for the Jackson T. Stephens Cup spanning from Monday to Wednesday. The men’s team took fourth place at the Shoreacres golf course, while the women’s team finished last out of six teams. Stroke play concluded Tuesday for both squads. Finishing the 54 holes at 3-under, the... The post Golf: Northwestern teams finish … [Read more...] about Golf: Northwestern teams finish fourth, sixth at Jackson T. Stephens Cup
Volleyball: Northwestern flattened by towering Tommies
Entering Thursday night’s clash with St. Thomas high on a six-game winning streak, Northwestern was halted firmly in its tracks, outclassed in every department by its inspired non-conference visitors en route to a 25-15, 25-17, 25-20 defeat. The Wildcats (9-2, 0-0 Big Ten) were overpowered throughout the night by a Tommies (7-3, 0-0 Summit League)... The post Volleyball: … [Read more...] about Volleyball: Northwestern flattened by towering Tommies
Men’s Soccer: Northwestern comes back from two-goal deficit to defeat UC Riverside 3-2
When Northwestern conceded two goals within the first half hour of its Monday matchup with UC Riverside, the Wildcats (4-2-1, 0-1 Big Ten) seemed headed for a second consecutive loss to conclude their brief California road trip. But, in the last 30 minutes, the ’Cats turned the game on its head, completing an improbable comeback... The post Men’s Soccer: Northwestern comes … [Read more...] about Men’s Soccer: Northwestern comes back from two-goal deficit to defeat UC Riverside 3-2
Volleyball: Northwestern defeats Rhode Island in straight sets to continue dominant non-conference run
Coach Tim Nollan has something brewing in Evanston. After winning all three games of the weekend’s Buffalo Classic, Northwestern looked to finish off a sweep of the road trip as it faced Rhode Island on Monday. The Wildcats (9-1, 0-0 Big Ten) handily defeated the Rams (2-8, 0-0 A10), winning 25-15, 25-16, 25-20. This is... The post Volleyball: Northwestern defeats Rhode … [Read more...] about Volleyball: Northwestern defeats Rhode Island in straight sets to continue dominant non-conference run