No. 2 Northwestern lacrosse is not satisfied with second place. The ‘Cats, who fell to North Carolina 13-8 in the 2025 national championship, were ranked second in USA Lacrosse’s preseason poll behind the Tar Heels. Northwestern reaffirmed its commitment in returning to the mountaintop during a media availability on Monday afternoon ahead of its highly […]
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It’s official: Northwestern football will not open the 2026 season at the new Ryan Field. Northwestern announced on Tuesday that it would play its first two games of 2026 — against South Dakota State on Sept. 5 and Colorado on Sept. 19 — at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, its temporary home venue for […]
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In its final regular season competition, Northwestern’s No. 20-ranked men team went out on a high note by outlasting Minnesota 214-139 and Purdue 181-172, while the No. 23 women fell short against Minnesota 186-166 but dominated Purdue 213-140. This weekend’s results ensure that both teams finish top-25 nationwide, and each should be in prime position […]
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Another Big Ten conference outing for NU, another tally for the loss column. With just over a month left in Northwestern’s regular season, what can be gathered from men’s basketball’s latest 76-62 defeat to Washington? Wasted Opportunities It usually feels like a copout whenever someone says “the game was closer than the final score suggested,” […]
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The next step of Northwestern’s inaugural indoor track and field season was at South Bend, where it competed at Notre Dame’s Meyo Invitational this past weekend. There, the Wildcats had a meet to remember, highlighted by Skye Ellis’ first-place finish and program record. Ellis won the women’s 800-meter event and was Northwestern’s sole event victor, […]
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Between Michigan-Michigan State and Purdue-Indiana, there were a few B1G rivalries that took center stage throughout the week, and Illinois-Nebraska was a great game to cap off an already amazing week. With many big games in other locations across the country, the bracketology outlook has significantly shifted as well. Michigan – No. 1 Seed (No. […]
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Ever since its initial Big Ten victory, Northwestern wrestling has been on a steady downward trajectory, falling to 1-5 in the conference after a pair of defeats against No. 10 Michigan and Michigan State. The ‘Cats got crushed on the road against the Wolverines Friday, falling 38-4 on Michigan’s Senior Night. The dual began quite […]
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Northwestern golf is back in action after a winter break following the fall portion of the season. The women’s team opens its spring slate Sunday through Tuesday at the Purdue Puerto Rico Classic in Rio Grande, marking its first tournament of the calendar year. On the men’s side, Northwestern returned to competition on Saturday at […]
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Note: This column was written before Northwestern’s game against Washington on Saturday, 1/31. For analysis of that game, come back next Friday for another edition of Collins’ Classroom. Northwestern’s underclassmen led the way against both UCLA and Penn State with varying degrees of success. Nick Martinelli was obviously the feature against the Nittany Lions with […]
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This season, Northwestern men’s basketball coach Chris Collins has shown a willingness to tinker with lineups, trotting out three first-years and a sophomore in the starting group for the past four games. The upside of those decisions is that the Wildcats can give their young players valuable experience for the future. The downside? A performance […]
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The most lopsided quarter of the season proved insurmountable for Northwestern women’s basketball (8-14, 2-9 BIG) as it fell to Indiana (12-11, 1-10 BIG) 89-75. Assembly Hall exploded early thanks to the Hoosiers’ 30-3 advantage at the end of the first quarter, a lead that proved insurmountable despite a late surge by the Wildcats. Grace […]
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Northwestern women’s basketball will look to snap its three game losing streak as it heads down south to face Indiana. While the Hoosiers have struggled this season and are still searching for their first Big Ten win, their three point shooting could poss some trouble for NU, as Indiana’s percentage from deep ranks second in […]
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Northwestern couldn’t manage to make it two conference wins on the bounce, falling to Washington 76-62. After a 94-point outing against Penn State, the Wildcats had a gloomy offensive performance in front of the blackout crowd. NU shot 38.6% from the field and 26.3% from three-point land. The ‘Cats were led by 19 points and […]
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Northwestern will seek to continue its momentum after a much-needed conference win over Penn State, taking on Washington at home before a two-game road trip. Here’s how you can tune in. Broadcast Information Location: Welsh-Ryan Arena Game Time: 7:00 p.m. CST TV/Streaming: Big Ten Network Radio: WGN Radio 720 Betting Line Northwestern -1.5, O/U 146.5 […]
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This January, Northwestern fans stumbled upon Schrödinger’s Arrinten Page. Sometimes he’s good, and sometimes he’s bad, and it all depends on who you’re talking to and when. Good games are framed as “flashes,” but bad games are a product of “misuse.” Statistical arguments are discounted because they’re “taken out of context,” though film study doesn’t […]
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Inside NU’s final Northwestern lacrosse position preview focuses on the Wildcat offense, perhaps the unit that sees the biggest upgrade from 2025. Last season, Northwestern’s offense operated as an almost-heliocentric unit around Taylor. While graduate transfers like Niki Miles and Riley Campbell were important contributors, Taylor put up significantly higher numbers than everyone around her. […]
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Northwestern has consistently put out linebackers that play similarly to those of the past. Last year, Xander Mueller led the linebacker room with this year’s leader — Mac Uihlein — being his main running mate. The Wildcats had an average linebacker room in terms of Big Ten teams, but it’s hard to compare to teams […]
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The Wildcats pulled away from the Nittany Lions via a strong second half to get their second Big Ten win of the year. Head coach Chris Collins’ lineup adjustments continue to pay off for Northwestern, as it has now won two of its past three games and looks to gain momentum heading into the second […]
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A triumph over Penn State gave Northwestern its second Big Ten win, offering a glimmer of hope in what has been a tumultuous conference season. Now, the Wildcats face Washington on Saturday, another Big Ten team with hunger that has shown the potential to battle elite programs this year. This matchup, like every remaining game […]
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For much of the season, Northwestern has faced plenty of criticism in three areas: late-game defense, rebounding and three-point shooting. It hasn’t necessarily been unwarranted — the Wildcats’ defensive breakdowns in the final minutes have cost them several games this season (most recently against UCLA), while NU’s 32.2% three-point shooting and 33.1 average total rebounds […]
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Tension and tenacity. Through a highly contested battle with Penn State (9-12, 0-10 B1G), Northwestern (10-11, 2-8 B1G) showed glimmers of its retro selves, grit and resilience until the end in its 94-73 home win, the ‘Cats second Big Ten victory of the year. It was a fantastic night for Northwestern’s offense, which shot 60.3% […]
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After notching its first conference win of the season during its West Coast road trip, Northwestern heads back home to face Penn State. The Nittany Lions currently sit in last place and are on a seven game losing streak, while the ‘Cats are hoping to capitalize on recent momentum and gain some ground in the […]
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The kids are here, and they’re not going anywhere. Chris Collins started three true freshmen in Northwestern’s matchups against USC and UCLA for the first time this season, giving the nod to Tyler Kropp, Jake West and Tre Singleton alongside senior Nick Martinelli and sophomore Max Green. Green, who transferred in this offseason after earning […]
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When Grace Sullivan transferred to Northwestern in 2024, the decision felt almost too perfect. The Wildcats offered her a chance to compete at the Power Four level she longed for, just 50 minutes from her hometown of Antioch, Illinois, surrounded by the family and friends who shaped her journey. “It’s super rare to finish off […]
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A year ago around this time, Northwestern baseball fans were trying to convince themselves it couldn’t get any worse as they prepared for the 2025 season. After back-to-back campaigns where the Wildcats posted their lowest Big Ten win percentages since 1970, to say Ben Greenspan’s squad bounced back would be an understatement. 2025 was nothing […]
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