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@NUMensBball on X Northwestern wasn’t perfect, but there were promising signs all around. It takes time for a team to gel, especially one with players coming off injury at varying times. In Northwestern’s exhibition matchup against Lewis there were some first half kinks to work out, but also some impressive performances from key players on this new-look squad. An 89-62 … [Read more...] about In exhibition play against Lewis, the new-look ‘Cats looked ready to go

Matt Cashore-Imagn Images The point guard is ready to take charge of the ‘Cats offense. Who she is Junior; 5-foot-9 guard from Westport, Connecticut 2023-24 Stats 30 games, 30 starts, averaged 28.9 minutes per game. 7.8 points per game, 4.2 rebounds per game, 5.6 assists per game, 1.1 steals per game. 40.6% FG, 36.1% 3P, 69.2% FT 2023-24 Review As the starting point … [Read more...] about 2024-25 women’s basketball player previews: Caroline Lau

Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Despite four new teams, the outlook for the Big Dance is the same. It’s here. The anticipation is over. The transfer portal is closed (maybe). The college basketball season is less than a week away, and with new teams, coaches and players everywhere in the Big Ten, the only certain occurrence in this conference is uncertainty reigning supreme. … [Read more...] about Big Ten Bracketology: Preseason Madness

Northwestern women’s soccer ends its season with a sour taste in its mouth against the in-state rival Fighting Illini. Having won just one game in its 12 previous matches, Northwestern women’s soccer was desperate for a victory to end its year against big-time rival Illinois. After a solid start to their year — the Wildcats won five of their first seven matches — head coach … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer: A promising start but tough finish against Illinois

Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports In his senior season, Barnhizer is ready to take over this team and lead it back to the NCAA Tournament. Who he is Senior; 6-foot-6 guard from Lafayette, Indiana 2023-2024 stats 34 games (started in all), 36.7 minutes per game, 14.6 points per game, 7.5 rebounds per game, 2.6 assists per game, 0.8 blocks per game, 1.8 steals per game, … [Read more...] about 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Player Previews: Brooks Barnhizer