David Banks-Imagn Images Never count out the Cardiac ‘Cats. This was an absolute must-win game for the ‘Cats, and they found a way in characteristically heart-stopping fashion. After dropping three straight games to start the calendar year, Nick Martinelli called game with a fading 18-footer to lift NU over Maryland in a 76-74 overtime victory. Here are some things we … [Read more...] about Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 76-74 overtime victory against Maryland
Previewing the 2025 Northwestern lacrosse defense
Northwestern Athletics It’s Sammy White’s to run. The 2025 Northwestern lacrosse team will look a little different from recent years. For the first time in six years, there will be no Izzy Scane. For the first time in five years, there will be no Erin Coykendall. But Kelly Amonte Hiller is looking at more than just a different attack, with defenders Kendall Halpern, a … [Read more...] about Previewing the 2025 Northwestern lacrosse defense
Resiliency, the hallmark of Northwestern basketball
David Banks-Imagn Images We’re talking about PLaYoFfs? Yes, the ‘Cats still are. This season, Northwestern basketball has been less than ideal. Ideally, the Wildcats are humming right along through conference play with two Big Ten Player of the Year candidates leading the charge. Ideally, Josh Dix doesn’t hit a stunning buzzer beater in Iowa City. Ideally, Big Ten refs … [Read more...] about Resiliency, the hallmark of Northwestern basketball
Golf: Offseason highlights and spring season preview
Northwestern Athletics With standout performances at elite events and exciting tournaments on the horizon, the ‘Cats are ready to hit the ground running this spring. Northwestern men’s and women’s golf teams are gearing up for the second half of their seasons, which will resume in a month following both teams’ winter hiatus. Despite the pause in team competition, both … [Read more...] about Golf: Offseason highlights and spring season preview
Three keys for Northwestern vs. Maryland
Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images The Wildcats are already in a must win game. It’s only mid-January. Yikes. After a blowout loss to Purdue, Northwestern's situation only got worse. They dropped a game at home to Michigan State, putting the Wildcats at 1-4 in Big Ten play — a tough hill to climb for a team that likely needs double-digit conference wins to make the … [Read more...] about Three keys for Northwestern vs. Maryland