Roll Damn 'Cats
There are really only two words that can accurately describe the success Northwestern saw last night in its highest scoring output since Dec. 2020 against Chicago State: heat check. Every basketball player has had it at one point or another, for better or for worse. Sometimes, you end up like Denzel Valentine, becoming a never-ending […]
With college hoops season now in full swing, it is a crazy time for the sports world. Between the NFL, college football, NBA, NHL and now college basketball, it’s a lot to keep up with. That’s why we decided to create a new weekly segment updating you with the what’s been happening in the Big […]
Before Northwestern football returns to Wrigley Field to face off against No. 18 Michigan, head coach David Braun fielded questions at his weekly press conference. Here’s what he had to say. These quotes have been edited for clarity and brevity. Opening statement: “Start off with a shout out to Tracy Fuchs in women’s field hockey […]
Northwestern enters Saturday’s matchup against Michigan sitting at five wins and searching for the elusive sixth that would secure bowl eligibility. The ’Cats are also looking to earn their first victory at Wrigley Field, but it won’t come easily against a Michigan team built around a strong rushing attack. Though it is officially a home […]
In its first 100-point game since Dec. 2020, Northwestern (3-0, 0-0 B1G) turned on the jets on Monday in Evanston, turning a promising start into a runaway victory against Cleveland State (1-2, 0-0 Horizon) — setting the tone early and never looking back. There was only one time Northwestern trailed all game, and after 14 […]
After a dominant first two games in the opening week of the season, Northwestern men’s basketball welcomes in another mid-major opponent for a game at Welsh-Ryan Arena tonight in Cleveland State. The ‘Cats are looking for their third straight win to open the season, while the Vikings sit at 1-1 and are still in search […]
For the first time in three years, Northwestern women’s soccer is going dancing. The Wildcats made the NCAA tournament as an at-large bid and will be headed to Tuscaloosa to face No. 8-seeded Alabama (11-8-1) in the round of 64. If they beat the Crimson Tide, they will face the winner of No. 1 Stanford […]
The season is officially underway, and although no B1G teams have lost any shockers yet, there were a few close calls and a few high-level matchups over the weekend, headlined by No. 22 Michigan State’s 69-66 victory at the Breslin Center against No. 14 Arkansas. Sunday was an action-packed day for the B1G teams near […]
Wow. What a week in the FBS. What a week in the Big Ten. From upsets to game winners, Week 11 was full of surprises. One of the better weeks in Big Ten football this season, that’s for sure. Note: I will be using the newly-released College Football Playoff Rankings now instead of AP Top […]
If you were to tell a Northwestern fan before the game that going into half the Wildcats would already have 14 points, be down by only one score, and would be getting the ball back to start the second half, they likely would’ve been elated. After all, that is a rather advantageous position to be […]
Up until around 9 p.m. central time on Sunday night, the storyline would have been about Northwestern field hockey’s victorious run through the Big Ten tournament, and rightfully so. Northwestern overcame its conference Achilles heel in the semi-finals, defeating Michigan 5-3 and snapping a five-game postseason losing streak to the Wolverines. Although its defensive performance […]
The up-and-down rollercoaster ride continues for the ‘Cats in 2025. The ladies in purple and white went out west to Los Angeles to take on two of the conference’s toughest: USC, coming in at No. 17 in the AVCA Coaches Poll, and UCLA, a squad that hovered around the No. 25 mark for an extended […]
Despite early shooting struggles, Northwestern women’s basketball (2-0, 0-0 BIG) pulled away late to defeat SIU Edwardsville (2-1, 0-0 OVC) 64-51. Grace Sullivan’s dominance was the story of the game for the ‘Cats, scoring 25 points and grabbing six rebounds on 71% shooting from the field. In addition to Sullivan, Tate Lash had 11 points […]
After a nailbiter 67-64 win over IU Indy, Northwestern women’s basketball (1-0, 0-0 B1G) returns to Welsh-Ryan Arena on Sunday afternoon to take on the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars (2-0, 0-0 OVC). Here’s how to follow along: Broadcast Information Location: Welsh-Ryan Arena (Evanston, IL) Game Time: 2 p.m. CST TV/Streaming: B1G+ Radio: WNUR Sports (89.3 FM) Northwestern Injury Report OUT […]
Neither the cold nor the opponent stood in the way of Northwestern and its third Big Ten Tournament championship. Defeating No. 9 Iowa 3-0, the Wildcats were in control for the entire game, only allowing one shot against the Hawkeyes in the entire first half. Junior Ashley Sessa was dominant, shooting 6 of NU’s 16 […]
There is still plenty of action to come, but the ‘Cats are already off to a hot start. Opening the 2025-26 season, Northwestern wrestling traveled to East Lansing, Michigan to take part in the Michigan State open, hosted by the Spartans. Northwestern is seeking a bounce-back year after finish 2-6 in the conference last season, […]
Back in familiar waters, the ‘Cats returned to Norris Aquatics Center over the weekend to host the Duke Blue Devils. While the men took home the nearly 100-point, 216-118 victory, the women could not muster enough and fell 192-142. Men’s Recap After winning nearly every event and posting several season-best marks, the men’s dominant win […]
After an up-and-down year, Northwestern men’s soccer wrapped up its season with a comeback win at home. Peter Riesz drove down the right wing on a breakaway in the 83rd minute, and rather than taking the shot himself, the junior found Aaron O’Reilly darting into space. The first-year forward finished with ease, delivering the decisive […]
For about four and a half seconds, it truly appeared as though Northwestern had taken control against No. 19 USC. Four and a half seconds. That was the approximate amount of time defensive lineman Najee Story had the football in his grasp as he barreled toward the USC end zone late in the first half […]
After a frenetic 76-52 victory over Boston University, Nick Martinelli was a little out of breath. After playing a team-high 31 minutes, the senior forward was clearly still winded as he approached the podium for his postgame presser. Yet when he was asked about his team’s fast pace, he easily found the energy to smile. […]
Northwestern travelled to the City of Angels to take on USC for the first time since the two teams matched up in the 1996 Rose Bowl. The Trojans looked dominant from start to finish, especially with their high-powered offense. Like in the five prior times when these two teams faced each other, USC got the […]
There were plenty of mistakes for the ’Cats in a game that once looked winnable midway through the second quarter. The turning point came on a near pick-six when Najee Story intercepted Jayden Maiava but fumbled into the end zone for a touchback. What could have caused a seven-point Northwestern lead instead flipped momentum entirely. […]
Northwestern (2-0, 0-0 B1G) came to play Friday night, with both the offense and defense headlining as the Wildcats beat the Boston Terriers (1-1, 0-0 Patriot) 76-52. Northwestern never trailed in the contest and led by as much as 30, winning the turnover battle 14-5. The Wildcats were led by stellar play from Jayden Reid, […]
Coming off the bye, Northwestern football sits at 5-3, still in search of one more win to clinch bowl eligibility. Can the Wildcats do so on the road against USC? Broadcast Information Location: LA Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles) Game Time: 8:00 PM CT TV: FOX Radio: WGN Radio 720 AM Streaming: FOXSports.com or in the […]
After four days off, Northwestern basketball is back in action against Boston University. It’s the first time the two schools have played since December 19, 1959, a 78-74 victory for the Wildcats. Here’s how to follow an exciting Friday night matchup where both teams are looking to move to 2-0: Broadcast Information Location: Welsh-Ryan Arena […]