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Rapid Reaction: Northwestern punches ticket to Final Four, taking down Colorado 13-12 in a 2OT instant classic
No. 1 Northwestern (17-3, 7-1 in B1G) avenged its February loss and advanced to its seventh-straight Final Four, defeating No. 8 Colorado (16-4, 4-1 in Big 12) 13-12 in a 2OT thriller. Colorado’s Maddie Shoup’s eight points, four goals and four assists were all game highs. Madison Taylor had four goals of her own, while […]
Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern vs. Colorado in the NCAA Quarterfinals
After downing James Madison 17-5 in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament, the No. 1 Northwestern Wildcats are set to enter the draw circle against the No. 8 Colorado Buffaloes. In the second game of the season, the ‘Cats suffered their first loss of the season against the Buffs, falling 10-9 in the Ryan […]
Women’s Golf: Northwestern advances to NCAA Championships, Ashley Yun wins Ann Arbor Regional
Northwestern competed in the NCAA Regionals in Ann Arbor, Michigan, finishing fourth at the event. The 12-team field featured eight top-50 programs. The highest-ranked team in the field was USC, led in part by former Northwestern golfer Elise Lee. With only five teams in the regional advancing to the NCAA Championships, the Wildcats rose to […]
More of the same: Northwestern swept in ugly series against the rival Illini
The dim hope of generating momentum for the offseason all but died over the weekend as Illinois dominated the ‘Cats. The Illini swept Northwestern in every sense of the word: NU didn’t lead for a single half-inning, the ‘Cats committed almost as many errors as RBIs and went 4 for 18 with runners in scoring […]
Stick Season: Rewriting the Narrative
Northwestern’s epic 17-5 tromping of James Madison last weekend has placed the ‘Cats in an unprecedented position. But they have some cleaning up to do in order to solidify themselves as the true “best in the nation.” NU has something to prove, a first for Kelly Amonte Hiller’s squad in the modern era of Northwestern […]
Women’s lacrosse top 10 talk: Week 14
Eight teams remain in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, and as expected, there were a number of shakeups in the tournament’s first weekend. No new IWLCA coaches poll came out this week, but all eight teams still alive were ranked in the previous week’s top 10. Let’s see where each team stands in its title push. […]
Three keys for No. 1-seeded Northwestern lacrosse vs No. 8-seeded Colorado in the NCAA Quarterfinals
On Feb. 9, Colorado opened its season on the road against Northwestern. Heading into the game, the Wildcats were considered heavy favorites. Buffaloes coach Ann Elliott Whidden, a six-time national champion with Northwestern lacrosse (three as a player, three as an assistant coach), guided her team to achieve the impossible — a 10-9 upset win […]
The moments that cost Northwestern softball a 2026 NCAA Tournament berth
At 6:45 p.m. CT Sunday, a cold, riveting, bone-chilling sensation was felt by every fan, player, coach and alum of Northwestern softball. For the first time in nearly a decade, the ‘Cats wouldn’t be playing late-May softball. They entered the night on the bubble and exited the night left on the bubble as part of […]
Northwestern in the WNBA: Veronica Burton, Nia Coffey enter 2026 season at the crossroads of their careers
The WNBA officially kicked off this past Friday, and Northwestern has two former Wildcats playing on opposite ends of the country. Two years ago, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton was trying to carve her way back into the league after being waived by the Dallas Wings. Last season, Minnesota Lynx forward Nia Coffey averaged […]
Baseball: Northwestern’s Big Ten Tournament hopes die at the hands of Illinois
The math finally drowned Northwestern. The Wildcats (20-28-1, 7-20 B1G) entered Champaign needing a big showing to keep its Big Ten Tournament pulse alive. Three games later, NU heads back to Evanston riding an L-shaped broomstick after being shellacked by rival Illinois (27-23, 13-14 B1G) and eliminated from postseason contention. The ’Cats have been mathematically […]
Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 17-5 thrashing of JMU
All year long, top-seeded Northwestern has padded its resume with major win after major win against the top teams in the nation. However, despite having two wins against then-No. 1 ranked opponents (North Carolina and Maryland), the ‘Cats’ 17-5 routing of James Madison — fueled by an eight-goal offensive gem from Madison Taylor — might […]
Against James Madison, Northwestern Lacrosse proved its versatility will take it far
To the average viewer, Northwestern Lacrosse’s 17-5 victory over James Madison in the NCAA Tournament second round appeared ordinary, perhaps par for the course: a top-ranked team beating an unseeded opponent, a Tewaaraton finalist in Madison Taylor netting eight goals and a draw unit dominating the game. But Northwestern head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller viewed […]
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern stomps James Madison in NCAA Second Round
No. 1 Northwestern flexed its offensive prowess with a dominant 17-5 win over No. 22 James Madison in a Mother’s Day battle on Sunday afternoon. Under a partly cloudy sky at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, the ‘Cats showcased why they entered the NCAA Tournament as its top seed. NU extended its winning streak […]
What will Northwestern WBB’s new transfers bring to the program?
Out with the old, in with the new. The Carla Berube era of Northwestern women’s hoops is underway, and that signifies immense change. From the roster makeup, to the style of play, to even the locker room culture, Berube’s combination of youth and experience will bring a breath of fresh air into Welsh-Ryan Arena. Berube […]
Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern vs. James Madison in the NCAA Second Round
The illustrious NCAA tournament is officially underway, as No. 1 Northwestern squares off against No. 22 James Madison in a second round matchup at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. JMU defeated Notre Dame women’s lacrosse 13-12 on Friday afternoon and now face a date with the ‘Cats, who are looking to extend their streak […]
Three keys for Northwestern lacrosse’s second-round clash vs No. 22 James Madison
In the preseason, nobody circled James Madison on Northwestern’s calendar. Why would they? The Dukes were unranked. The schedule featured the likes of North Carolina, Maryland and Boston College. Turns out nobody told JMU they weren’t supposed to be here. Shelley Klaes brought her No. 22 Dukes to Martin Stadium and ended up crafting a […]
A Night at Wrigley: Dreams Entangled in the Ivy
Empty beer cans and peanut shells littered the concrete slabs along the lower level, cups sat crushed in at the sides — barely recognizable from what they once were — and in some places your shoe clung a little longer than you wanted it to. The grounds crew carefully ushered rakes over the unsettled dirt, […]
Northwestern women’s basketball player review: Grace Sullivan
Grace Sullivan took the torch passed down by former Northwestern frontcourt members Caileigh Walsh and Taylor Williams and stood out as a silver-lining pillar in her senior year. Last season, Sullivan reached her peak while starting 28 games, averaging 21.4 points and 6.1 rebounds. Her scoring ranked fourth in the Big Ten and 13th nationally. […]
ROUNDTABLE: Predicted Floor, Ceiling and MVP for Northwestern lacrosse in NCAA Tournament
Northwestern lacrosse is two days away from kicking off the NCAA tournament on its home turf in Evanston. Inside NU’s writers offered their predictions for the Wildcats’ chances as they seek their first national championship since 2023. Sai Trivedi Floor: Final Four. Ceiling: NCAA Championship. Most Valuable Player: Jenika Cuocco This season has been somewhat […]
Northwestern lacrosse’s path to a national championship
Northwestern (15-3, 6-3 B1G) was crowned as the No. 1 seed for the 2026 Division I Women’s Lacrosse Bracket last Sunday night. The Wildcats climbed all the way back to the top of the nation’s rankings, after suffering three early season losses that bounced them outside of the top 10 for the first time in […]
Softball: Northwestern falls in Round 1 of the Big Ten Tournament 11-5
No. 6-seeded Northwestern (30-20, 16-8 B1G) started out hot, but its bats seized to deliver as No. 11-seeded Penn State (33-20, 11-13 B1G) took home the upset victory with a late surge. Back in April, the Wildcats swept the Nittany Lions, outscoring them 38-9 across the three games. In the Big Ten Tournament, it looked […]
The good, the bad and the best: ‘Cats take their second conference series in a high-scoring weekend
After extending their conference losing streak to ten games on Friday, if you had told me Northwestern wouldn’t win another Big Ten series in 2026, I would’ve wholeheartedly believed you. College baseball, though, rarely makes much sense, so naturally the ‘Cats bounced back with two straight victories to take the series against Indiana and kickstarted […]
Women’s lacrosse top 10 talk: Week 13
At last, the NCAA Tournament has arrived, and with it comes the penultimate 2026 IWLCA coaches poll. No further shifts in the poll will occur until after the NCAA Tournament’s conclusion, but top 10 talk will still be coming out each week until the season ends. Let’s take a look at where things stand entering […]
Baseball: Northwestern’s early offense spurs victory over Illinois State
A sizzling hot start by Northwestern’s offense fueled its 7-1 win over Illinois State at Rocky and Bernice Miller Park on Tuesday. The Wildcats (20-25-1, 7-17 B1G) built off the momentum of a weekend series win over Indiana with a wire-to-wire victory over the Redbirds (30-18, 12-9 MVC). NU has scored 23 runs over its […]
The Scorecard: Tying up Loose Ends
The pieces are there for Northwestern. The question is whether they’ll come together before it’s too late. With the Big Ten Tournament looming, the outlook feels uncertain. There are flashes of potential that suggest this team can compete, but they’re undercut by recurring issues that haven’t been resolved. It’s a familiar feeling I have, caught […]
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