Northwestern swept both Penn State and Michigan State as it opened Big Ten conference play in Oklahoma City this weekend, extending its win streak to seven straight. At the home of the Women’s College World Series, the Wildcats (13-9, 4-0 Big Ten) trounced the Nittany Lions (12-13, 0-2 Big Ten) 13-7 in their weekend opener... The post Softball: Northwestern strides past Big … [Read more...] about Softball: Northwestern strides past Big Ten foes in Oklahoma, records 4 wins
Lacrosse: Northwestern trucks past Penn State 16-7 for first Big Ten win of the season
In No. 3 Northwestern’s first game at Ryan Fieldhouse in nearly a month, the team looked to continue its dominant season against its first Big Ten opponent, Penn State. After a relatively slow start from both sides, the Wildcats (7-1, 1-0 Big Ten) broke the 1-1 knot and never looked back, defeating the Nittany Lions... The post Lacrosse: Northwestern trucks past Penn State 16-7 … [Read more...] about Lacrosse: Northwestern trucks past Penn State 16-7 for first Big Ten win of the season
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 72, Minnesota 64
INDIANAPOLIS – As Northwestern took the court against Minnesota in front of a sparse Gainbridge Fieldhouse crowd Wednesday, the fate of a season defined by adaptability rested in the game’s outcome. Behind junior forward Nick Martinelli’s 17th 20-plus point game of the season and bolstered by a hodgepodge effort from young contributors, the Wildcats (17-15,... The post Rapid … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Northwestern 72, Minnesota 64
Men’s Basketball: ‘They’re trying to get us’: Northwestern embraces us vs. them mentality in Big Ten Tournament first-round win over Minnesota
INDIANAPOLIS — Before Northwestern took the court for its 72-64 Big Ten Tournament-opening win over Minnesota Wednesday, its trip to Indianapolis had already been riddled with the type of unforeseen hurdles the team has become accustomed to throughout its 2024-25 campaign. In sweltering hotel rooms that coach Chris Collins said lacked air conditioning, NU players... The post … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: ‘They’re trying to get us’: Northwestern embraces us vs. them mentality in Big Ten Tournament first-round win over Minnesota
Rapid Recap: No. 18 Wisconsin 70, Northwestern 63
INDIANAPOLIS — For the second consecutive year, Northwestern’s hopes of a program-first Big Ten Tournament title were dashed by No. 18 Wisconsin Thursday. Following an eight-point win over Minnesota in their previous showing, the Wildcats (17-16, 7-13 Big Ten) returned to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for a second-round matchup with the Badgers (24-8, 13-7 Big Ten), but... The post … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: No. 18 Wisconsin 70, Northwestern 63