Roll Damn 'Cats
Last night brought a test of epic proportions for Northwestern, as it was tasked with taking down No. 1 Texas Tech in its first game of its long weekend in Clearwater, Fla. The start seemed promising for NU, but reality struck early, and the hope for an upset slowly faded as the ‘Cats posted zero […]
Northwestern (8-16, 2-11 B1G) saw its loss streak extend to 6 as it fell 80-58 to No. 7 Michigan (21-4, 12-2 B1G) at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Thursday. Despite being up by 6 at halftime, Northwestern was outscored 49-21 in the second half by the Wolverines. Though the Wildcats started hot, shooting 83% from three in […]
For the second night in a row, Welsh-Ryan Arena will host a top-10-ranked Michigan team. After the Northwestern men’s team nearly pulled off the upset against the Wolverines, the women will try to do the same, facing the No. 7 Michigan women for its first game in a week. Here’s how to follow along. Broadcast […]
Two-and-a-half minutes into the second half of last night’s contest between Northwestern and No. 2 Michigan, Wolverine point guard Elliot Cadeau threw a lob to forward Morez Johnson Jr. from half court. Johnson Jr., an Illinois kid himself who played high school basketball in Chicago, is 6-foot-9 and spends most of his time on a […]
Northwestern was up 16 points with just over 14 minutes remaining. It marked No. 2 Michigan’s largest deficit of the season, and Welsh-Ryan Arena erupted into a frenzy as fans anxiously willed the Wildcats to hold on and complete a stunning upset of a national powerhouse. Instead, NU undid itself with errors down the stretch […]
No. 2 Michigan (23-1, 13-1 B1G) rolled into Evanston on Wednesday night off an eight-game win streak, but for a substantial part of the evening, the Wolverines were on their heels against Northwestern (10-15, 2-12 B1G). The upset bid lived until about the 12:12 mark in the second half, when Dusty May’s squad began again […]
Northwestern (10-14, 2-11 Big Ten) faces its highest ranked opponent of the season in No. 2 Michigan (22-1, 12-1 Big Ten) this Wednesday night. The ‘Cats narrowly lost to Iowa (18-5, 8-4 B1G) last time out, battling to the end in a 76-70 defeat on Sunday. Michigan comes to Evanston as the winners of eight […]
Following a 3-2 start down in Tempe, Northwestern loads up the plane again for another road trip to Clearwater, FL., for the Shriners Children’s Invitational. Awaiting them upon its arrival to the Panhandle will be top-ranked Texas Tech, who enter 2026 off the backs of a Women’s College World Series runner-up finish. The Red Raiders […]
Lacrosse season is back, folks. After a busy first few days of the season, not much has shifted in the rankings yet, although that will certainly change in a hurry given certain developments in Evanston on Monday night. For now, let’s take a look at where things stand in the first in-season IWLCA Coaches Poll, […]
With the NFL season now coming to a close, sports fans were treated to an excellent showcase of college basketball, with thrillers across the country in both men’s and women’s play. Packed with ranked matchups and overtime drama, the Big Ten delivered some of the week’s best moments — from Michigan State’s statement win over […]
It’s 70 degrees somewhere. Last weekend’s Kijikawa Classic in Tempe, Arizona, marked Northwestern’s season debut. As temperatures climbed into the 80s, the ‘Cats warmed up to the competition as well. Overall, they went 3-2 and did a great job beating teams they should have, including two run-rule victories over Toledo and Memphis. It’s truly a […]
Northwestern wrestling (3-7, 1-6 B1G) dropped its sixth straight dual meet on Sunday, falling 47-0 to No. 5 Nebraska (10-6, 3-3 B1G). It was Senior Day in Lincoln, and Sunday’s meet was a party for the home team. The Huskers took five bouts by technical fall, two by forfeit and three by decision. No. 30 […]
When the whistle blew Monday night in Ryan Fieldhouse, players hugged each other and roamed the turf with excitement. But it wasn’t Northwestern celebrating; it was the Buffaloes who waved their school flag and took photos with the scoreboard in Wildcat territory. Northwestern (1-1, 0-0 B1G) made a statement after beating No. 3 Boston College […]
Northwestern’s up-and-down 2025 has seemed to roll into 2026. With all of Chicagoland still under inches of snow in February, the ‘Cats (2-2, 0-0 B1G) trekked to the southeast region to begin their season, finishing 3-2 in fives games at the Kajikawa Classic, hosted by Arizona State. Texas State, Memphis and Toledo also took part […]
In a pre-Super Bowl Sunday afternoon matchup, Northwestern hung with an 18-5 Iowa team from start to finish, but wasn’t quite able to completely close the gap down the stretch. After trailing by as much as 14 in the second half, a Jake West three with 2:04 remaining cut the Hawkeye lead to just three […]
Northwestern opened its 2026 season on Friday at the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Arizona, and head coach’s Kate Drohan’s infield is one of the most intriguing storylines to monitor. Drohan opted to move sophomore Kaylie Avvisato to center field for the season opener after earning All-Big Ten Freshman Team honors playing shortstop in 2025. Senior […]
Another close game has fallen by the wayside. In a season full of “almosts,” Northwestern men’s basketball suffered another defeat after failing to break through in the final minutes, falling 76-70 to an Iowa team that had just enough gas on offense to outlast the Wildcats’ late charges. Compared to their 40-point blowout loss at […]
Northwestern needs to find its identity, and it seems like the group has a long way to go. After losing to Washington and Illinois, the Wildcats could not secure their third Big Ten win at Carver-Hawkeye Arena against Iowa, suffering a 76-70 defeat. The ‘Cats (10-14, 2-11 B1G) led early against the Hawkeyes (18-5, 8-4 […]
Coming off one of the worst losses of the Chris Collins era against Illinois, Northwestern men’s basketball will conclude its two-game road trip against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Super Bowl Sunday. Here’s how you can follow along. Broadcast Information Location: Carver-Hawkeye Arena (Iowa City, Iowa) Game Time: 2:00 p.m. CST TV/Streaming: FS1 Radio: WGN Radio […]
As we conclude our Northwestern baseball 2026 position previews, it’s time to take a look at a relatively experienced outfield group featuring two returning starters and a couple of interesting newcomers. What can the Wildcats’ outfielders offer in 2026? Jackson Freeman, Junior, RF After a big first-year season featuring 11 home runs and an OPS […]
Northwestern lacrosse had an overall very successful season in 2025, going 19-3 and reaching the NCAA title game. But the final snapshot of that year, one that stuck with the team for 257 days of the offseason, was one of resignation. Northwestern head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller barely spoke in her post-game press conference as […]
On the heels of its most deflating loss of the season, Northwestern will look to regroup and respond against Iowa on Sunday. While the Hawkeyes aren’t as elite as No. 5 Illinois, they are equally a juggernaut at home, where they’ve been 11-1 this year. That, plus a five-game win streak and tournament hopes on […]
Northwestern’s past weekend was a packed one. The men’s side continued its success in doubleheaders by sweeping Xavier and Chicago State, while the women’s side suffered its first loss of the season to No. 12 Vanderbilt. The men improved their record to 6-2, marking its best start to a dual season since 2022. Its dominance […]
In a way, it would have been unfair to expect more out of Boston College’s squad. True, it did enter the season with the status of third-best team nationwide. It is also true that the Eagles fought their way to the Final Four last year and sported one of the most heralded defenses in the […]
Northwestern men’s golf opened its spring schedule on a strong note, defeating Michigan State on Jan. 31 to capture the Gantner Cup for the third consecutive year. The one-day match play event served as an important early-season test for the ‘Cats, who delivered a composed and balanced performance against the Spartans. Senior Daniel Svärd led […]