Northwestern entered its weekend series against Wisconsin riding a wave of momentum after sweeping Rutgers and beating UIC last week. Despite a stumble on Saturday, the Wildcats (27-16-1, 14-5 Big Ten) extended their success with a series victory at home. NU opened the weekend with a dominant 11-3 win Friday afternoon, extending their winning streak... The post Softball: … [Read more...] about Softball: Northwestern rallies late in final game to take series against Wisconsin
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Men’s basketball player reviews: Matt Nicholson
Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Nicholson had his ups and downs, but played well overall in 2024-25. On Friday, Inside NU reviewed the season of Northwestern guard Jalen Leach. Today, it’s time to discuss Matt Nicholson, a player who was polarizing among fans during the 2024-25 year. The Good The stats may not fully show it, but there was much to like about Nicholson’s play in … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball player reviews: Matt Nicholson
Evaluating Northwestern lacrosse’s possible scenarios on Selection Sunday
Credit: NU Athletics Will the ‘Cats face familiar foes in the NCAA tournament? As No. 3 Northwestern lacrosse (16–2, 8–0 B1G) adds the 2025 Big Ten tournament championship to the trophy case, the NCAA tournament beckons. All but guaranteed a top-three seed, the ‘Cats should receive a first-round bye. Another Final Four run seems highly probable, but who stands in their … [Read more...] about Evaluating Northwestern lacrosse’s possible scenarios on Selection Sunday
Cross Country: ‘Cats reach new heights amid successful day at the Badger Classic
Kailey Zagst / Northwestern Athletics Skye Ellis led the way for NU, cementing herself among the record books in the process. Records were meant to be broken. But it’s not every day that the same record broken twice in one season. Northwestern women’s cross country had a record-setting day on Friday evening in the Badger Classic hosted by Wisconsin, going all-out in … [Read more...] about Cross Country: ‘Cats reach new heights amid successful day at the Badger Classic
Football: What’s next for Northwestern’s slate of undrafted free agents
A flurry of NFL scouts entered Ryan Fieldhouse on March 18 to watch 10 Northwestern football players participate in various drills, each seeking to actualize their dreams of playing professional football. Ultimately, no former Wildcats had their name called during the 2025 NFL Draft nearly six weeks later. NU was one of seven Power Four... The post Football: What’s next for … [Read more...] about Football: What’s next for Northwestern’s slate of undrafted free agents