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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 […]
Men’s Basketball: How can Northwestern fix its late game problems
Since the beginning of the season, the close-game struggles have been a glaring concern for Northwestern. Against Virginia in November, the Wildcats led by seven with 14 minutes remaining. The Cavaliers erased the deficit and retook the lead within five minutes. Though the Wildcats rallied to create another four-point cushion with six minutes left, they […]
Northwestern women’s basketball showed progress but still couldn’t meet the moment against No. 14 Iowa
There were times during Northwestern women’s basketball’s narrow 67-58 loss to No. 14 Iowa where it felt like the Wildcats were on the cusp of their biggest moment in three years. Northwestern was a 27.5-point underdog on Monday night. It was coming off an 87-54 beatdown in Eugene, against an Oregon team that started 0-2 […]
Rapid Reaction: Despite a close three quarters, Northwestern women’s basketball falls to No. 14 Iowa 67-58
Despite leading in the third quarter and keeping it close all game, Northwestern women’s basketball (6-9, 0-3 B1G) couldn’t pull off the upset against No. 14 Iowa (13-2, 4-0 B1G), falling 67-58. Iowa faithful showed up big in Evanston, filling the lower bowl of Welsh-Ryan Arena and making its presence known to give NU one […]
Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern women’s basketball vs. No. 14 Iowa: TV, radio, streaming, bettling line
After a West Coast slate where Northwestern went 0-2, Joe McKeown and co. return to Welsh-Ryan Arena for the first time since Dec. 18. They face an uphill climb against No. 14 Iowa, which is 12-2 to start the season. Broadcast Information Location: Welsh-Ryan Arena (Evanston, Ill.) Game Time: 7:30 p.m. CST TV/Streaming: Big Ten […]
Big Ten Bracketology, Week 9: Cornhusker Court Storm
The New Year has arrived, and that means full-time B1G conference play is finally here as well! A few teams started 2026 with a buy game before playing their first conference games, but the start of conference play across the country also led to a ton of movement in the bracket. So after a few […]
2025 Northwestern football position reviews: Quarterbacks
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 6-6 season. Inside NU will spend the next few weeks wrapping our coverage of the 2025 football season with reviews of each position group, starting today with the quarterbacks. Northwestern […]
Northwestern football 2026 offseason tracker: Starting kicker Jack Olsen enters the portal
Northwestern football is off to a busy offseason, and we’re not even two weeks removed from the GameAbove Sports Bowl. Like our men’s and women’s basketball tracker, we’ll also have a football offseason tracker so you can follow all of the major updates to the program. Inside NU will update this tracker throughout the 2026 […]
New year, same problem: Northwestern’s Achilles’ heel flares up again
A 69-66 lead over Virginia with five minutes to play. A 58-54 lead over Oklahoma State with 10 minutes to play. A 61-56 lead over Ohio State with 13 minutes to play. And now, this Saturday night, a 67-60 lead over Minnesota with four and a half minutes to play. “You try to condition and […]
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