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Rapid Recap: Northwestern 65, Rutgers 53
With a potential double-bye in the Big Ten Tournament hanging in the balance, Northwestern traveled to New Jersey on Sunday for a rematch with Rutgers. Much like the two teams’ first meeting, round two between the Wildcats (21-10, 12-8 Big Ten) and Scarlet Knights (18-13, 10-10 Big Ten) was a rock fight. The defense was... → Read More
Rapid Recap: Illinois 66, No. 21 Northwestern 62
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Riding a five-game win streak and having been recently awarded with an AP Top 25 ranking, Northwestern traveled south on I-57 for round two against Illinois on Thursday. In a season of historical firsts and landmark achievements, the No. 21 Wildcats’ (20-8, 11-6 Big Ten) clash with the Illini (19-9, 10-7 Big... → Read More
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 64, No. 14 Indiana 62
In a year in which both Purdue and Indiana have been two of the most consistent and dominant teams in the Big Ten, Northwestern completed a clean sweep, winning all three games against its Indiana conference opponents. The Wildcats (19-7, 10-5 Big Ten) also nabbed their third consecutive win over the No. 14 Hoosiers (18-8,... → Read More
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 54, Wisconsin 52
Sunday, fun day. After a resounding 17-point defeat to Michigan on Thursday, Northwestern traveled north to Madison, Wisconsin, to take on the Badgers. The two squads met just over two weeks ago in Evanston, with the Wildcats emerging victorious in a narrow 66-63 affair. Sunday’s game was another 40-minute slow burn. Neither team shot the... → Read More
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 81, Minnesota 61
Fresh off a convincing win on the road at Nebraska, Northwestern returned home to a packed Welsh-Ryan Arena student section to welcome Minnesota. Though initially troubled by the Golden Gophers’ zone defense, the Wildcats (15-5, 6-3 Big Ten) cruised to a 81-61 victory, propelled by the efforts of its three captains: redshirt senior guard Chase... → Read More
Rapid Recap: Michigan 85, Northwestern 78
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Fresh off a heartbreaking three-point loss to Rutgers on Wednesday, Northwestern traveled east on Sunday for a rendezvous with Michigan. In what became a back-and-forth affair, the Wolverines pulled away late, winning 85-78. The Wildcats (12-5, 3-3 Big Ten) got behind the proverbial 8-ball after a lifeless start to open the... → Read More
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 73, Illinois 60
For the first time since 2019, Northwestern has defeated Illinois. In an inspired effort, the Wildcats protected home court in a 73-60 win over the Fighting Illini. Wednesday’s victory marks the first career win over Illinois for every current player on coach Chris Collins’ roster. Fueled by redshirt senior guard Chase Audige’s energy on both... → Read More
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 70, No. 20 Michigan State 63 Rapid Recap: Northwestern 70, No. 20 Michigan State 63
Like when a bull sees red, something shifts in senior guard Boo Buie when he sees the green and white of Michigan State. Six days removed from a shellacking at the hands of Pittsburgh, Northwestern traveled to East Lansing, Michigan, to take on the No. 20 Spartans. The Wildcats (6-2, 1-0 Big Ten) entered Sunday’s... → Read More
Rapid Recap: Duke 66, Northwestern 50 Rapid Recap: Duke 66, Northwestern 50
In the final installment of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge, Northwestern traveled south to Durham, North Carolina, to face Duke Thursday evening. Fresh off of a three-game winning streak, the Wildcats (4-3, 0-0 Big Ten) were hoping to carry their success on both ends of the floor into Cameron Indoor Stadium. Despite tallying at least 76... → Read More
Rapid Recap: No. 13 Auburn 43, Northwestern 42 Rapid Recap: No. 13 Auburn 43, Northwestern 42
With a chance to return to the United States with its first-ever multi-team event title, Northwestern gave No. 13 Auburn all it could handle in a low-scoring, 43-42 slugfest loss Wednesday in the Cancun Challenge Riviera Division championship. The pair of teams struggled to convert anything offensively in the first half. Both squads’ coaches, Chris... → Read More
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 66, Liberty 52 Rapid Recap: Northwestern 66, Liberty 52
Traveling south of the border, Northwestern took on Liberty with a chance to advance to the Riviera Division championship game of the Cancun Challenge. It was not a complete performance by any stretch, but another explosive second half propelled the Wildcats (5-0, 0-0 Big Ten) to a 66-52 victory over the Flames (2-3, 0-0 ASUN).... → Read More
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 60, Purdue Fort Wayne 52 Rapid Recap: Northwestern 60, Purdue Fort Wayne 52
Coming off the heels of a resounding victory over Georgetown in the nation’s capital Tuesday in the Gavitt Tipoff Games, Northwestern still seemed to be shaking off the jet lag against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday. Though the Wildcats (4-0, 0-0 Big Ten) would eventually close out the Mastodons (2-2, 0-0 Horizon League) 60-52, the... → Read More
Men’s Basketball: Northwestern leaves 2021-22 in rear view, opens season with 31-point rout of Chicago State Northwestern men’s basketball opens season with 31-point victory
Look beyond the 27 made free throws and 47.6% shooting from beyond the arc. While those are impressive marks, the 49 points from Northwestern’s upperclassmen trio is the most important number from the Wildcats’ season-opening 85-54 victory Monday over Chicago State. Senior forward Robbie Beran, redshirt senior guard Chase Audige and senior guard Boo Buie... → Read More
Chase Audige’s return to form for Northwestern men’s basketball is imminent
For the first time in a full calendar year, Chase Audige is 100 percent healthy. Audige, who graduated in June, spent most of his time in the offseason in Evanston and Chicago — with a couple quick trips home — working back to full strength after a hip injury. He said this summer felt like... → Read More
A college football sickos’ matchup for the ages: Northwestern vs. Iowa
Big Ten West football enthusiasts, come one, come all for the scariest sight you’ll see this Halloween weekend: Northwestern defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil and Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz putting on their respective headsets to do battle against one another Saturday. “(The season is) going to continue to get better because I think we’re really... → Read More
Northwestern men’s soccer falls short 1-0 to Wisconsin on Senior Day
Surrounded by family and friends on a picturesque 70-degree day at Martin Stadium, Northwestern’s 12 seniors and graduate students gathered for a group photo Sunday ahead of their clash with Wisconsin. “They’re all of the highest character,” coach Russell Payne said of his graduating upperclassmen. “They bleed purple. They’ve given tremendously over four, five years... → Read More
These nine plays determined NU football’s 31-24 loss to Maryland
In a duel between two quarterbacks each making their first collegiate starts, Maryland picked up a 31-24 victory over Northwestern in a back-and-forth affair Saturday. Fresh off a bye week with sophomore quarterback Brendan Sullivan leading the charge, the Wildcats looked like an impassioned bunch in College Park, jumping out to an early 10-point advantage... → Read More
Men’s Soccer: Northwestern battles back, draws Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1-1 Northwestern men’s soccer secures a comeback goal in 1-1 draw Wednesday
Northwestern faced Wisconsin-Milwaukee in a chilly non-conference affair Wednesday under the lights at Martin Stadium. The midweek reprieve from their respective conference slates offered the Wildcats and Panthers a chance at victory in a season in which wins have been few and far between for both — the two squads have combined for three total... → Read More
Men’s Soccer: Northwestern concedes late penalty against No. 15 Ohio State, falls 2-1 on the road Northwestern men’s soccer falls on the road to No. 15 Ohio State
Sunday’s matchup between No. 15 Ohio State and Northwestern was a meeting of polar opposites. On one hand, the Buckeyes boast the Big Ten’s best defense, but the Wildcats have conceded the most goals in the conference. What ensued was a 90-minute back-and-forth affair in which both backlines were tested to the utmost degree. NU... → Read More
University President Michael Schill talks college sports landscape
The advent of name, image and likeness, the renaissance of the transfer portal and the shifting landscape of conference realignment have all ushered in a new era of collegiate athletics. As part of the Big Ten, Northwestern will continue to learn and adapt with the times — something University President Michael Schill understands. “It’s sort... → Read More