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For Northwestern softball, success isn’t a surprise, it’s a given.  In her 23 seasons leading the program, coach Kate Drohan’s teams have reached the NCAA Tournament 18 times, including each of the last seven seasons.  Despite losing two key sluggers and two perennially talented Big Ten expansion teams — Oregon and UCLA — entering the... The post Softball: Northwestern poised … [Read more...] about Softball: Northwestern poised to keep grinding in a competitive Big Ten

When Northwestern fans think of which sports to watch at what’s been dubbed as “Chicago’s Big Ten School,” fencing likely isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But coach Zach Moss and his talented squad of sword-slingers have dutifully built a legacy of success in the shadows.  Moss knows his sport isn’t the most... The post Fencing: Northwestern looks to build on last … [Read more...] about Fencing: Northwestern looks to build on last season’s success

By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Part of the best backcourt at the EYBL 16u level, class of 2027 point guard Jaxson Davis is becoming a household name after his play for Meanstreets this summer. With electrifying speed, Davis, the 6-foot-1 guard out of Warren Township (IL), complemented the slower-paced, top-20 prospect Davion Thompson perfectly. The two created quite the … [Read more...] about Four-star 2027 point guard Jaxson Davis drawing major interest after standout Meanstreets summer

Over its last three seasons, Northwestern women’s basketball has won just eight conference games — while losing 45. Things are bad. Really bad.  As coach Joe McKeown prepares for his final season at the helm after announcing his retirement in March, his team will need some serious work in the offseason to make a dent... The post Women’s basketball: Northwestern remains in need … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball: Northwestern remains in need of a fresh start

By the time two of Northwestern’s top three leading scorers were ruled out with season-ending injuries amid last season’s conference slate, its hopes of making a third-straight March Madness appearance had all but evaporated.   On the heels of a middle-of-the-road season with 17 wins and 16 losses, the Wildcats seek a new identity after a... The post Men’s Basketball: … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Northwestern seeks new identity after graduating key players