Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports There aren’t a lot of positives headed into Halloweekend. Admittedly, there wasn’t a ton to be learned from that game on Saturday. Everyone knew that Michigan is good, and that Northwestern is very much not so, leading to a rather predictable result. However, that doesn’t mean the whole performance was done in vain, as there was still … [Read more...] about Five key takeaways from Northwestern’s loss to Michigan
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Around the Big Ten, Week Eight: Penn State and Illinois break a record, Ohio State decimates Indiana
Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports Can’t forget about them Badgers, either. Aside from Northwestern’s crushing loss at Michigan, there were plenty of other fantastic Big Ten games to keep your eyes on this past weekend. While teams such as Iowa and Nebraska were on bye this past week, four other great games were played. Whether you chose to avoid those games or just chose to … [Read more...] about Around the Big Ten, Week Eight: Penn State and Illinois break a record, Ohio State decimates Indiana
Women’s Soccer: Cats end season in cold, rainy defeat to Ohio State
On a cold, wet afternoon at Martin Stadium, Northwestern ended its season Sunday with a loss as dreary as the weather. The Wildcats (7-9-1, 3-6-1 Big Ten) fell to Ohio State (9-7-2, 4-4-2 Big Ten) 1-2 in the rainy match, marking the team’s fifth consecutive loss. The defeat eliminated the Cats from Big Ten tournament... The post Women’s Soccer: Cats end season in cold, rainy … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer: Cats end season in cold, rainy defeat to Ohio State
Men’s Soccer: First-half errors hamper Northwestern push, fall to Villanova 2-0
Northwestern men’s soccer struggled to overcome two first-half errors, falling to Villanova 2-0 despite a strong second half showing Sunday at Martin Stadium. NU (5-8-2, 2-5 Big Ten) has had difficulty putting together complete performances throughout the season.Their latest effort against VU (9-6, 4-4 Big East) was no different. Midway through the first period, NU... The post … [Read more...] about Men’s Soccer: First-half errors hamper Northwestern push, fall to Villanova 2-0
Northwestern crew competes in Head of the Charles Regatta, women’s team qualifies for next year’s event
Northwestern’s club rowing team sent two boats to the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Cambridge, Mass., over the weekend — the program’s first return to the event in nearly a decade. The women’s collegiate fours boat placed 13th out of 32 teams, and the men’s club fours finished 30th out of 44. Because... The post Northwestern crew competes in Head of the Charles … [Read more...] about Northwestern crew competes in Head of the Charles Regatta, women’s team qualifies for next year’s event
Northwestern Basketball: 2021-22 season preview for Wildcats
The NCAA Tournament triumph of 2017 feels increasingly far away for Northwestern Basketball. Last season was another difficult one, although it was actually the program’s best season in several years. The Wildcats went 9-15 overall and 6-13 in Big Ten play in 2020-21. It was the second straight year with less than 10 wins and […] Northwestern Basketball: 2021-22 season preview … [Read more...] about Northwestern Basketball: 2021-22 season preview for Wildcats
Loss to Michigan another reality check for Northwestern in a season chock full of them
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images A sad outcome, but one that most expected nonetheless. Don’t blame yourself. Everyone was too optimistic. Not for this upcoming Michigan game per say, as every Inside NU staffer and rational Northwestern fan expected the ‘Cats to fall short in the Big House this Saturday, which they did to the tune of a 33-7 score. However, for the … [Read more...] about Loss to Michigan another reality check for Northwestern in a season chock full of them
Rapid Recap: No. 6 Michigan 33, Northwestern 7
Football ANN ARBOR, Mich.Northwestern kicked off the second half of its season Saturday afternoon against No. 6 Michigan, seeking a program-changing upset in one of college football’s toughest environments. The Wolverines (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten), however, dispatched the Wildcats (3-4, 1-3) in a businesslike fashion, riding a physical performance to a dominant 33-7 win. … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: No. 6 Michigan 33, Northwestern 7
Football: “Two-headed monster” runs wild as Blake Corum, Hassan Haskins seal Northwestern’s fate against No. 6 Michigan
Football ANN ARBOR, Mich. — One running back has been hard enough for Northwestern to stop this year. First it was Michigan State’s Kenneth Walker, who cooked the Wildcats in their opener for 264 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Then it was Nebraska’s Jaquez Yant, burning NU for 127 yards on just 13 carries in the Cornhuskers’... The post Football: “Two-headed monster” runs … [Read more...] about Football: “Two-headed monster” runs wild as Blake Corum, Hassan Haskins seal Northwestern’s fate against No. 6 Michigan