No. 2 Northwestern’s start to the season has been perfect, reeling in ten straight wins coming into the weekend. After two dominant wins — a 4-0 win over Rutgers and 7-2 win over No. 17 Penn State — the ’Cats have made their case to be the top-ranked team in the country. “I would put our... The post Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern tops Rutgers, No. 17 Penn State in weekend … [Read more...] about Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern tops Rutgers, No. 17 Penn State in weekend wins
Football: Kirtz’s bounce-back, Henning’s two touchdowns not enough for Northwestern to defeat No. 23 Indiana
During Northwestern’s loss to Washington on Sept. 21, graduate student wide receiver Bryce Kirtz recorded just one catch. It marked the first time in 22 months that he failed to notch at least two receptions. On Saturday afternoon against Indiana, Kirtz matched his career-high 10 catches in his second-ever 100-yard game. Meanwhile, graduate student wide... The post Football: … [Read more...] about Football: Kirtz’s bounce-back, Henning’s two touchdowns not enough for Northwestern to defeat No. 23 Indiana
Football: Luke Akers thrives in return to Northwestern’s starting punter job
When the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium lights come into view from the team bus on gameday, redshirt junior punter Luke Akers shifts the queue in his playlist. The pregame worship music that he listens to switches off as the first chime of AC/DC’s Hells Bells pipes through his headphones. It’s a routine Akers... The post Football: Luke Akers thrives in return to … [Read more...] about Football: Luke Akers thrives in return to Northwestern’s starting punter job
Cats Corner: Gameday breaks down Northwestern’s conference home opener vs. No. 23 Indiana
Cats Corner is back for another episode, and the Gameday team is here to preview Northwestern’s conference home opener against No. 23 Indiana on Saturday. The ’Cats will be going up against Curt Cignetti, who the Gameday team believes could follow in David Braun’s footsteps and win Big Ten Coach of the Year in his... The post Cats Corner: Gameday breaks down Northwestern’s … [Read more...] about Cats Corner: Gameday breaks down Northwestern’s conference home opener vs. No. 23 Indiana
Women’s Golf: Northwestern finishes fourth at Windy City Collegiate Classic
No. 8/10 Northwestern finished in fourth place in its home tournament, the Windy City Collegiate Classic, held Sunday and Monday. Freshman golfer Hsin Tai Lin carried a 5-under 67 second-round performance toward a 3-over par 54-hole score, finishing tied for fifth individually and leading the Wildcats. Junior Dianna Lee and sophomore Ashley Yun each shot... The post Women’s … [Read more...] about Women’s Golf: Northwestern finishes fourth at Windy City Collegiate Classic