After dropping its first defeat Friday against No. 4 Western Michigan, No. 9 Northwestern appeared doomed to repeat another goalless performance deep into second-half play Monday night against Marquette in Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. For more than 80 minutes, the Wildcats (5-1, 0-0 Big Ten) and the Golden Eagles (3-2-1, 0-0-0 Big East)... The post Men’s … [Read more...] about Men’s Soccer: No. 9 Northwestern finds late magic in 1-0 victory over Marquette
Football: Northwestern’s Jack Lausch embraces new responsibility as starting quarterback
Northwestern redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch began his Week 3 buildup Monday morning with the same mindset he established as a sophomore on Brother Rice High School’s varsity squad — prepare like the starter. “Maybe I was the No. 2, but I was preparing like I was going to go play,” Lausch said Tuesday. “If... The post Football: Northwestern’s Jack Lausch embraces … [Read more...] about Football: Northwestern’s Jack Lausch embraces new responsibility as starting quarterback
Football: Mike Wright displays early rapport with Bryce Kirtz in Northwestern’s 13-6 victory over Miami (Ohio)
Graduate student wide receiver Bryce Kirtz appears poised to build on the best season of his career with graduate transfer quarterback Mike Wright at the helm of the Wildcats’ offense. Last season, Kirtz tallied 701 receiving yards, 49 catches and five touchdowns, all of which were career highs. The receiver showed he is capable of... The post Football: Mike Wright displays … [Read more...] about Football: Mike Wright displays early rapport with Bryce Kirtz in Northwestern’s 13-6 victory over Miami (Ohio)
McQueary: A new hope has sparked in Evanston under fearless Braun
For a program that underwent extreme turbulence, dysfunction and adversity, the place Northwestern enters the 2024 season couldn’t be any better. They say “When you come out of the storm you won’t be the same person that walked in.” That’s apparent with this Northwestern football program under the new leadership of coach David Braun, who... The post McQueary: A new hope has … [Read more...] about McQueary: A new hope has sparked in Evanston under fearless Braun
Football: Northwestern withers in 26-20 double overtime defeat to Duke
With Northwestern clinging to a late 13-10 lead Friday night in Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy trotted out for a two-minute-drill. Not a soul in the temporary facility remained seated as the chilled Lake Michigan breeze provided the backdrop for one more potential twist in a turbulent night. The Wildcats... The post Football: … [Read more...] about Football: Northwestern withers in 26-20 double overtime defeat to Duke