Image via @NUFHCats/X Never a doubt for the ‘Cats. For the fourth consecutive season, Northwestern has reached the national championship. Despite the gloomy weather in Ann Arbor, the Wildcats defeated UMass 1-0 in an energetic slugfest. Ashley Sessa scored the game’s only goal off an assist from Maddie Zimmer in the fourth quarter. Annabel Skubisz recorded one save for … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: No. 2 Northwestern defeats UMass 1-0, reaches fourth straight national championship
Why Northwestern will/won’t beat Michigan
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The ‘Cats will look to keep their bowl hopes alive this Saturday. We’re officially in the home stretch of the 2024 season, and the stakes have never been higher for Northwestern. After losing to No. 2 Ohio State at Wrigley Field, NU has dropped to 4-6 on the season. With just two games remaining, the ‘Cats will have to win out if … [Read more...] about Why Northwestern will/won’t beat Michigan
Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern vs. Pepperdine: TV, radio, streaming, betting line, injury report
Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The ‘Cats look to improve to 5-1 against a 1-3 Pepperdine side. After back-to-back close finishes against Eastern Illinois and Montana State, Northwestern will face a 1-3 Pepperdine team tonight that has lost its last three by 18 points or more. Brooks Barnhizer has shed the questionable designation and is a full go tonight after … [Read more...] about Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern vs. Pepperdine: TV, radio, streaming, betting line, injury report
Three things to watch for against Michigan
Northwestern Athletics The Wolverines have terrific pieces but aren’t the same powerhouse that fueled last year’s national championship run. After a 31-7 loss to Ohio State, the ‘Cats are back in action this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CST on FS1. While NU wasn’t able to pull off a massive upset, Northwestern looked impressive for the first 20 minutes against the Buckeyes. … [Read more...] about Three things to watch for against Michigan
Collins’ Classroom: Brooks is back
David Banks-Imagn Images The senior returned with a double-double against Montana State and was key down the stretch. There is good and bad from the past two Northwestern games, but most importantly there is Brooks Barnhizer in Evanston once again. The ‘Cats survived a pair of contests against Eastern Illinois and Montana State at home with Barnhizer returning for the … [Read more...] about Collins’ Classroom: Brooks is back