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Lacrosse: What To Watch For: No. 3 Northwestern aims to continue hot streak this weekend at Marquette
More than a year ago, Northwestern stepped onto the field at William V. Campbell Stadium to kick-start its season against the 2021 NCAA Division I Women’s Lacrosse champions hosted by Boston College. Suffering a nine-point defeat, the Wildcats were hoping for another chance to avenge their offensive slump and come out victorious. NU hosted the... → Read More
The Wildcats host Iowa this November at Wrigley Field
Northwestern is headed back to Wrigley Field this fall to host Iowa at the Wildcats’ Classic during the 2023 season. The Wildcats and Chicago Cubs announced Tuesday morning the program is headed back to the Friendly Confines this November to participate in the Big Ten West contest. NU will be returning to the ballpark for... → Read More
Northwestern women’s basketball seeks to push win streak to three
While Northwestern has been on a hot streak this past week, the squad aims to continue its success on the road as it battles Penn State Thursday at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Wildcats (8-13, 1-9 Big Ten) desperately need to turn the corner as they enter the second stretch of the season. After a... → Read More
Northwestern announces new date for Iowa contest
Following the postponement announcement of Northwestern’s matchup against Iowa due to COVID-19 cases among the Wildcats, the program announced Thursday that the Wildcats plan to head to Iowa City on Jan. 31 to face the Hawkeyes. NU (12-5, 3-3 Big Ten) was originally scheduled to play Iowa on Jan. 18 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena after coming... → Read More
Northwestern launches investigation into alleged hazing incident
Northwestern announced that it has initiated an investigation into an alleged football hazing incident that followed the conclusion of the 2022 season. ESPN reporter Adam Rittenberg broke the news on Twitter, citing Northwestern’s hiring of an independent lawyer, Maggie Hickey, to look into the alleged conduct. The University’s statement indicated the investigation will include interviews... → Read More
Northwestern announces David Braun as new defensive coordinator
A big change for Northwestern football is on the horizon. The Wildcats are rumored to be hiring North Dakota State defensive coordinator David Braun to replace Jim O’Neil next season. Braun has held the position for the Bisons’ program since 2019 and earnedFB Scoops’ 2021 Coordinator of the Year after leading NDSU to its first... → Read More
Field Hockey: Northwestern defeats No.3 Maryland 3-2 to advance to NCAA Championship Northwestern field hockey headed to second straight NCAA Championship
Revenge is a dish best served cold. Or, in Northwestern’s case, when hard-earned revenge punches a ticket to the NCAA Championship for a chance to earn its second straight title. The Wildcats (20-4, 5-3 Big Ten) defeated conference foe No. 3 Maryland 2-1 on Friday in Storrs, Connecticut to advance to the championship matchup. This... → Read More
Field Hockey: Northwestern secures second straight ticket to Final Four after defeating Iowa in penalty strokes Northwestern field hockey headed to second straight Final Four
For the second year in a row, Northwestern is dancing into the NCAA Division I Field Hockey Final Four after defeating Iowa 4-3 in penalty shootouts Sunday. Sixty minutes of regulation, two competitive overtimes and a shootout later, the Wildcats cruised past the Hawkeyes to book their tickets to Storrs, Connecticut. “These guys have no... → Read More
Northwestern’s rushing game lifted the team despite close loss to Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — When it appeared all odds were stacked against Northwestern as both teams stepped into SECU Stadium Saturday, the Wildcats proved the doubters wrong for the first thirty minutes with a surprising 17-10 lead over Maryland. Although the Wildcats (1-6, 1-3 in Big Ten) were connecting effectively on both ends against Maryland... → Read More
Field Hockey: Northwestern bounces back, defeats Michigan State and Ohio State Northwestern field hockey finishes the weekend with wins over Spartans and Buckeyes
On the road for the second consecutive weekend, Northwestern (12-3, 3-3 Big Ten) avenged itself with wins against Michigan State and Ohio State — including an exciting, overtime victory against the latter. The Wildcats bounced back on the road after their nail-biter loss to Rutgers more than a week ago. Fifth-year forward Bente Baekers and... → Read More
Field Hockey: No. 3 Northwestern falls short Saturday, losing to Rutgers 2-1 on the road Northwestern field hockey falls to Rutgers on the road
After a competitive battle on the road, Northwestern (10-3, 1-3 Big Ten) fell short against Rutgers Saturday 2-1, earning its third loss of the season. The Wildcats’ defense struggled early in the matchup, allowing Rutgers to score both of its goals in the first half. While both teams had five penalty corners, the Scarlet Knights... → Read More
Northwestern field hockey splits games with Maryland and Penn State
Field Hockey In a weekend of contested conference battles, Northwestern was put to the test at Lakeside Field. Competing in back-to-back overtime games, the squad faced arguably its toughest competition to date. The Wildcats (10-2, 1-2 Big Ten) stunned No. 6 Penn State Friday in a high octane 5-4 overtime win, but fell short in... → Read More
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 14, North Carolina 15
After a shell-shocking loss last May in the NCAA Division I Women’s Lacrosse Quarterfinals, Northwestern stepped on Homewood Field in Baltimore, MD seeking redemption. With one of the key leaders, senior attacker Izzy Scane sidelined this season with an ACL injury, the road to Championship weekend has been far from smooth sailing. But, graduate attacker... → Read More
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 65, Minnesota 60
With its postseason career relying on a game-by-game basis, Northwestern sought redemption for its regular season conference loss to Minnesota in the second round of the 2022 Big Ten Tournament. The Wildcats (17-11, 8-8 Big Ten) defeated Minnesota (14-17, 7-11 Big Ten) 65-60 Thursday in Indianapolis, Ind. in the Big Ten Tournament. Behind 18 points... → Read More
Rapid Recap: Nebraska 73, Northwestern 59
With the potential of a postseason run on the horizon, Northwestern aimed to conclude the regular season solidly against Nebraska. The squad traveled to Lincoln, Neb. for their last matchup of the 2021-2022 campaign. Despite 16 points from senior guard Veronica Burton and 12 points from junior guard Laya Hartman, the Wildcats (16-11, 8-8 Big... → Read More
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 71, No.4 Michigan 69 (2OT)
After snapping a two-game win streak with a nail-biting loss to Minnesota, Northwestern entered Welsh-Ryan Arena hungry to play No. 4 Michigan in the annual Play4Kay Pink Game. The Wildcats (14-9, 6-6 Big Ten) held off the No.4 Wolverines (20-4, 11-3 Big Ten) Sunday, defeating the team 71-69 in two overtimes. In a collective team... → Read More
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 80, Purdue 67
With a four-game losing streak on the line, Northwestern searched for a light at the end of a dark tunnel. Fortunately, the Wildcats (12-8, 4-5 Big Ten) found it Friday, defeating Purdue (13-9, 4-7 Big Ten) 75-65, snapping their four-game losing streak. Rescheduled due to inclement weather, NU hit the court in West Lafayette, Ind.... → Read More
Rapid Recap: No. 23 Iowa 72, Northwestern 67 (OT)
After receiving its third consecutive conference loss to Maryland last Sunday, Northwestern entered Welsh-Ryan Arena hungry to come out on top against No. 23 Iowa in an enormous Friday night showdown. Yet, the squad could not put this game away, losing 72-67 in overtime. The Wildcats (11-8, 3-5 Big Ten) hit the floor, energized and... → Read More
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 68, Rutgers 63
Following a rare down performance from Northwestern against Ohio State Sunday, the team looked to bounce back in their second home game of the new year against Big Ten powerhouse Rutgers. The Wildcats (11-4, 3-1 Big Ten) defeated the Scarlet Knights (7-11, 0-6 Big Ten) 68-63 Thursday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Initially scheduled to battle in-state... → Read More
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 77, No. 22 Iowa 69
After a 19-day break due to COVID-19 cases within Northwestern’s women’s basketball program, the Wildcats played in their second Big Ten matchup against No. 22 Iowa Thursday. Behind 25 points from senior guard Veronica Burton and a season high 20 points from freshman guard Melannie Daley, NU proved their nearly three-week break was not slowing... → Read More