@NUWFencing/X Natalie Shearer and Daphne Chan Nok Sze lead a scary talented freshman class. First-year Natalie Shearer took down fellow Wildcat freshman Kira Erikson 15-14 to win the Division I women’s sabre title in an instant classic to cap a weekend that saw Northwestern rack up 18 podium finishes at the Remenyik Invitation inside Ryan Fieldhouse. Shearer battled … [Read more...] about Fencing: Freshman Shearer wins sabre in thriller, 15 different Wildcats podium at Remenyik Invitational
Women’s Soccer: ‘Cats fall to both LA schools
Despite keeping it close in both matches, Northwestern extends their Big Ten losing streak. This past week, Northwestern hosted the two Big Ten California schools, UCLA and No. 19 USC, in their first-ever conference games against the Wildcats. Both schools have historic women’s soccer programs with two national championships apiece, and the ‘Cats were underdogs going into … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer: ‘Cats fall to both LA schools
Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 8
Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Some exciting games shook up the top of the conference. The Big Ten continues to rule the top of the AP Poll. Three out of the top five spots belong to the conference, and others aren’t too far behind. Toward the bottom, some surprising results amounted to seismic shifts in the power rankings. With … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 8
Three things to watch for against Wisconsin
Northwestern football team celebrating after a win over Maryland Can the Wildcats repeat their dominant performance against Maryland and go toe-to-toe with Wisconsin? Northwestern just had its best game of the season, beating Maryland 37-10 Friday Night. Led by a ferocious defensive line that forced turnovers all night and an ever-improving Jack Lausch, the Wildcats … [Read more...] about Three things to watch for against Wisconsin
Where are we Wednesday: It’s far from clear
Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images The ‘Cats have hope for a bowl game, but there is work to be done. Last week, nothing was looking great for Northwestern. Coming off a loss to Indiana that sent the team to 2-4, it felt like any bowl hopes were slipping fast, and this Maryland game was all-but a must win. The ‘Cats answered the call last Friday, easily handling the Terps on … [Read more...] about Where are we Wednesday: It’s far from clear