David Banks-Imagn Images ‘Cats barely avoid disaster again in Barnhizer’s emphatic return. Coming off an overtime, nail-biting win over Eastern Illinois, the ‘Cats found themselves in another tight tussle with Montana State in non conference play. It wasn’t always pretty, but they found themselves on the winning side again, this time winning 72-69 in … [Read more...] about Heads up world, Brooks is back
David Braun Michigan game week presser notes
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images With Northwestern’s back against the wall, its head coach is ready for the latest challenge. Northwestern’s matchup against No. 2 Ohio State went about how you’d expect. The Wildcats fell 31-7 at Wrigley Field, dropping to 4-6 on the season. Bowl eligibility is still possible, but the team has to traverse some tough terrain to get … [Read more...] about David Braun Michigan game week presser notes
Fencing: No. 5 Northwestern goes 3-2 against the nation’s best at the Elite Invitational
Northwestern competes at the Western Invitational in early November. NU faced just one ranked opponent in San Diego — on Sunday it faced four. | Mary Grace Grabill/Northwestern Athletics The ‘Cats proved worth of their top five distinction on Sunday. Northwestern went 3-2 against a loaded field at the Elite Invitational in Philadelphia this Sunday, adding two more … [Read more...] about Fencing: No. 5 Northwestern goes 3-2 against the nation’s best at the Elite Invitational
Around the Big Ten: Week 12
Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images With another slate of upsets in Week 12, the Big Ten both overwhelmingly and barely stayed the same at the top. Week 12 was another week of chaos in the FBS. With five unranked teams getting victories over ranked opponents, this season continues to keep its theme of madness. The Big Ten almost saw a … [Read more...] about Around the Big Ten: Week 12
Volleyball Recap: ‘Cats roughed up in West Coast trip
@NUVball | Twitter/X Northwestern volleyball had a tough time adjusting to the Pacific Northwest this past weekend. A West Coast road trip did not go as planned for the Wildcats as they received a harsh welcome from two new Big Ten opponents. After a promising 3-1 win against Iowa on Nov. 10 that breathed life back into a program lacking much hope, Northwestern looked … [Read more...] about Volleyball Recap: ‘Cats roughed up in West Coast trip