Northwestern

DURHAM, N.C. — Chowing down on pizza with a Diet Coke in hand, Athletic Director Mark Jackson basked in the reality of another national championship trophy arriving in Evanston as the Sunday sun set on Duke’s Jack Katz Stadium.  After the dust settled from Northwestern’s 2-1 double-overtime victory over Princeton, the relative newcomer — who... The post Field Hockey: In North … [Read more...] about Field Hockey: In North Carolina, Northwestern coaches reflect on ‘golden era’ of Wildcat athletics

Junior center Arrinten Page made a go-ahead layup with just 0.8 seconds remaining, and Northwestern eked past South Carolina 79-77 in its second matchup at the Greenbrier Tip-Off in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia following its loss to Virginia on Friday.  The Wildcats (5-1, 0-0 Big Ten) held the lead for most of the game,... The post Rapid Recap: Northwestern 79, South … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Northwestern 79, South Carolina 77

DURHAM, N.C. —  The 2025 field hockey season has reached its climax.  After 12 weeks of play, the final chapter will be sealed with a bout between No. 2 Northwestern and No. 3 Princeton on Sunday.  The Wildcats (21-1, 8-0 Big Ten) are searching for their storybook ending, facing the team responsible for their one... The post Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern faces final hurdle … [Read more...] about Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern faces final hurdle in national title defense against No. 3 Princeton

DURHAM, N.C. —  No. 2 Northwestern had waited two years for a shot at No. 1 North Carolina. After the Tar Heels (21-2, 7-1 ACC) defeated coach Tracey Fuchs’ squad in the 2022 and 2023 national championships, the Wildcats (21-1, 8-0 Big Ten) finally got their revenge in the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament on... The post Rapid Recap: Northwestern 4, North Carolina 3 (OT) … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Northwestern 4, North Carolina 3 (OT)

In the days of football past, the nickel was a team’s third-best cornerback, only deployed to match the offense when it brought extra receivers onto the field. Those days are long gone. Popularized by former Alabama coach Nick Saban, the star position, as it is sometimes referred to, is an entirely different role, one often... The post Football: Fostering connection with … [Read more...] about Football: Fostering connection with nickels coach Drew Gray, Turner finds form in elevated 2025 role