David Banks-Imagn Images It was a good effort, but the ‘Cats couldn’t quite pull off the upset at the lakefill against the 23rd-ranked Hoosiers. Facing their first ranked opponent of the season, the Wildcats kept things close for much of the game but ultimately were unable to pull off the upset. The Wildcats had their best offensive game of the season, but couldn’t … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Northwestern puts up a fight, but can’t grab first Big Ten win against No. 23 Indiana
Stock up, stock down from Northwestern’s disappointing finish against No. 23 Indiana
David Banks-Imagn Images Surprisingly, the offense and defense switched their positions in this week’s report. In their 83rd overall meeting and first since 2019, No. 23 Indiana got its’ first win over Northwestern in Evanston since 1993. Kurtis Rourke and the Hoosiers offense were overpowering all game and a late surge from the Wildcats offense wasn’t enough to flip … [Read more...] about Stock up, stock down from Northwestern’s disappointing finish against No. 23 Indiana
Northwestern’s loss to Indiana shows how far the team has come — and how far it has to go
David Banks-Imagn Images This game was a step in the right direction, but there’s still a long road ahead. With 10 minutes to play in the fourth quarter, Northwestern had a top-25 team on the ropes. Despite a great offensive day on the part of No. 23 Indiana, the Hoosiers were clinging to a 27-24 lead and facing a third-and-9 from their own 26. Unfortunately for the … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s loss to Indiana shows how far the team has come — and how far it has to go
Golf: Both teams shine in home tournaments, gear up for St. Andrews
Northwestern Athletics Men’s golf placed in solo third, and women’s golf finished in fourth. While neither team claimed victory, both Northwestern golf squads had successful outings at their respective home tournaments, setting the stage for a trip to St. Andrews next month. The men’s team competed in Lake Forest, and the women played in Wilmette, with both teams … [Read more...] about Golf: Both teams shine in home tournaments, gear up for St. Andrews
Northwestern basketball is ready to defy expectations — again
@NUMensBball | Twitter/X “It’s what we do every year,” Brooks Barnhizer said. “We just gotta go do it again.” For the first time since 2019, Boo Buie will not be suiting up for the Northwestern Wildcats. The program’s all-time leading scorer is gone, leaving a major void in the roster. The media pundits have of course jumped all over this, picking the ‘Cats to finish … [Read more...] about Northwestern basketball is ready to defy expectations — again