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Three Takeaways from Northwestern’s 77–75 Overtime Loss at Rutgers
Northwestern’s 77-75 overtime defeat at Rutgers on Sunday was less a new chapter and more a grim highlight reel of the season’s most persistent failures. Despite leading for over 37 minutes and getting a heroic performance from Nick Martinelli, the Wildcats (8-8, 0-5 Big Ten) collapsed in the final minutes of regulation and faltered in […]
Northwestern basketball’s crisis of confidence
You just knew how it was going to end. Northwestern’s end of game struggles have grown comical. A bad joke, some blend of tasteless and cruel. One of the room-clearing variety that leaves all but the true believers, who are left sitting on their hands, wondering what they could have possibly done to deserve this. […]
Track and field: Northwestern opens 2026 with four wins at Phoenix Invitational
After a successful opening weekend on the indoor track, Northwestern cross country and track returned to competition for the first time in over a month, opening 2026 at the University of Chicago’s Phoenix Invitational this past Saturday. Racing in a variety of distances and mid-distance events, the Wildcats emerged victorious in all four events that […]
Big Ten Bracketology, Week 10: Bracket-busting Badgers
If you didn’t like watching B1G basketball in the last week, you probably should stop watching college basketball altogether. This week featured three losses by top-25 teams, three overtime games, and seven one-possession games, and frankly, most of the close games weren’t supposed to be close at all. If this week was a true tone-setter […]
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern loses another heartbreaker, falls 77-75 to Rutgers in overtime
It defies belief. The Wildcats held a double-digit lead early, but were unable to hold on in a hair-pulling 77-75 overtime loss to Rutgers. Northwestern (8-8, 0-5 Big Ten) suffered its fourth loss of five or less points this season, while Rutgers (9-8, 2-4 Big Ten) squeaked out its second victory in Big Ten play. […]
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern women’s basketball claims first Big Ten win of 2025-26 with massive 73-53 victory over Rutgers
Northwestern (7-10, 1-5 B1G) snapped its 10-game losing streak with a 73-54 win over Rutgers (8-9, 0-6 B1G) at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Sunday, recording its first Big Ten victory of the 2025-26 season. Despite a subpar opening ten minutes, Northwestern had a second-quarter resurgence led by Grace Sullivan, Casey Harter and Caroline Lau that allowed […]
Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern vs. Rutgers men’s basketball: TV, streaming, radio, betting line, injury report
Northwestern (8-7, 0-4 B1G) will have a prime chance to secure its elusive first Big Ten win on Sunday as 4.5-point road favorites against Rutgers (8-8, 1-4 B1G). The ‘Cats come into Piscataway on a two-game losing streak, mostly recently falling 76-66 to No. 12 Michigan State. Rutgers lost to No. 16 Illinois its last […]
Wrestling: Northwestern makes a statement in Big Ten opener with 27-22 win over Maryland
In 2025, Northwestern wrestling did not win a Big Ten dual meet until Feb. 7, dropping each of its first four contests by more than 10 points. This time around, it took the ‘Cats just one try to get in the win column. Northwestern led from start to finish in a dominant 27-12 win over […]
Swim and Dive: Northwestern dominant in tune-up vs. UChicago
Northwestern was back in the pool Saturday morning to face the University of Chicago, and the ’Cats had no trouble dismantling their crosstown rivals in Hyde Park. After attending midseason invitational meets (see recap) in mid-November, Northwestern hunkered down for over a month of winter training, taking a training trip to Puerto Rico in mid-December. […]
Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern vs. Rutgers women’s basketball: TV, streaming, radio, injury report
After suffering a rough loss to Minnesota in Minneapolis, Northwestern women’s basketball returns to Welsh-Ryan Arena with a very good chance to claim its first Big Ten win against Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights are 8-8 and 0-5 in conference play, giving the Wildcats a prime opportunity to capitalize. Broadcast Information Location: Welsh-Ryan Arena (Evanston, Ill.) […]
Three keys for Northwestern men’s basketball against Rutgers
The ‘Cats are coming off another loss after holding a sizable second half lead. It has become a troubling pattern, as Northwestern has repeatedly struggled to close out games. Up next is a Rutgers team coming off a 26-point blowout defeat to Illinois. Northwestern is still searching for its first Big Ten win of the […]
Collins’ Classroom: The Final Step
You know the drill. Northwestern is playing a close game, as Chris Collins-coached teams often do. The ball is brought up the court for a key possession. The problem is, it’s no longer Boo Buie with the ball. It hasn’t been for a season and a half, and the Wildcats have been nearly unwatchable in […]
Northwestern lacrosse 2026 position previews: Newcomers
27 days. That’s the amount of time left until Northwestern lacrosse takes the field for its 2026 revenge tour. After an agonizing defeat at the hands of top-ranked North Carolina in the national championship game, the ‘Cats enter the spring seeking redemption — for multiple reasons. Not only did they miss out on a national […]
What comes next for Northwestern men’s basketball?
Chris Collins ripped into his team after last Saturday’s home loss to Minnesota. “We have to get a whole lot tougher,” Collins said in his post-game press conference. “Our problem is when it matters most, we’re not at our best.” The message continued into his media availability on Wednesday. “If it’s an effort [question], we […]
Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 76–66 loss at No. 12 Michigan State
The Northwestern Wildcats will have to wait until Sunday for another chance at their first Big Ten win, falling 76-66 to Tom Izzo and the No. 12 Michigan State Spartans on Thursday night. After a statement first half, NU’s control faltered after the break as Michigan State’s size, whistle and composure swung the game. Even […]
Everything to know about Northwestern softball’s 2026 relocation to The Ballpark at Rosemont
This article has been edited to account for Northwestern’s Jan. 9 schedule release. This spring, Northwestern softball will play its home games away from home. Although all eyes are on Northwestern’s new Kip & Sara Kirkpatrick Stadium, which cost $20 million to build, it will not be ready for the upcoming 2026 season. Instead, the […]
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern’s losing streak reaches double digits in 79-47 loss to Minnesota
It’s been rough goings for Northwestern since the end of November. Since losing to Mizzou in Florida, a stormy black cloud has followed the Wildcats everywhere they’ve gone. Heartbreak after heartbreak has riddled NU’s season, including agonizing losses to Loyola Chicago, No. 23 Ohio State and, most recently, Oregon. Those woes have forced their way […]
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern drops another close one, falls 76-66 to No. 12 Michigan State
Northwestern (8-7, 0-4 B1G) will leave East Lansing still searching for its first Big Ten win. The ’Cats let the game slip away as No. 12 Michigan State (14-2, 4-1 B1G) rode a big second half to grab a 76-66 win in East Lansing. Despite a seven point lead at halftime, the ‘Cats were out-rebounded, […]
Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern women’s basketball vs. Minnesota: TV, radio, streaming, betting line
On the hunt for its first conference win, Northwestern will head up north to face Big Ten foe Minnesota Thursday Night. It will be a difficult matchup for NU, as the Golden Gophers boast the nation’s top ranked defense and are 7-1 at home this year. The ‘Cats will also look to build on its […]
Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern men’s basketball vs. No. 12 Michigan State: TV, radio, streaming, betting line
Northwestern (8-6, 0-3 B1G) enters East Lansing still in search of its first Big Ten win. No. 12 Michigan State (13-2, 3-1 B1G) is as good a team as the ‘Cats have faced all season, and head coach Chris Collins’ squad come into Thursday night’s matchup as big-time underdogs. Broadcast Information Location: Breslin Center (East […]
2025 Northwestern football position reviews: Running backs
The book has closed on the Northwestern Wildcats’ 2025 football season, making way for a flurry of analysis on the GameAbove Sports Bowl Champions’ encouraging 7-6 season. Inside NU will spend the next few weeks wrapping our coverage of the 2025 football season with reviews of each position group. Today we’ll look at the running […]
Northwestern Football Transfer Portal Wishlist
Northwestern signed quarterback Aidan Chiles on Tuesday night, but the ‘Cats still have litany of holes that they will be looking to the transfer portal to fill. In last season’s transfer portal, coach Braun found his biggest contributors (outside of quarterback Preston Stone) from the FCS ranks, specifically South Dakota State. Griffin Wilde and Evan […]
Three keys for Northwestern men’s basketball vs. Michigan State
Still seeking its first Big Ten win of the year, Northwestern men’s basketball now runs into its biggest test yet. The ‘Cats are slated to take on No. 12 Michigan State on Thursday in a contest that promises to be even more difficult given that it takes place on the road in East Lansing. Here […]
Northwestern Baseball 2026 Schedule Analysis
As the college baseball season draws ever closer, Northwestern is hoping for a strong 2026 campaign in Ben Greenspan’s third season at the helm. While the ‘Cats have not secured an above .500 record since 2003, last season was the closest they came to snapping that streak, as they finished 25-27 and qualified for the […]
BREAKING: Michigan State transfer quarterback Aidan Chiles commits to Northwestern football
Northwestern football has found its transfer quarterback. On Tuesday night, Michigan State transfer Aidan Chiles committed to Northwestern football with one year of eligibility remaining. Chiles previously spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the Spartans, as well as the 2023 season with Oregon State. During the 2025 season, Chiles played in nine games for […]
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