CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Seeking a 21st consecutive victory and a berth in its third consecutive national championship appearance, No. 2 Northwestern traveled south to the Tar Heel State to face No. 3 Duke in the NCAA Tournament semifinals. When the pair of teams met in early September, the Wildcats engineered a three-goal comeback to... The post Rapid Recap: No. 2 Northwestern 2, … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: No. 2 Northwestern 2, No. 3 Duke 1
Football: Double repping and rotational system: How Northwestern’s surprise success started in the trenches
Northwestern’s defensive line was paper thin during spring ball. With only four defensive tackles and four defensive ends available, getting a breather between reps seemed like slim pickings. Although it meant more opportunities for the Wildcats that were suited up, the pool of candidates collectively didn’t have much collegiate appearance — the defensive tackle group... The … [Read more...] about Football: Double repping and rotational system: How Northwestern’s surprise success started in the trenches
Rapid Recap: No. 16 Notre Dame 110, Northwestern 52
In its biggest challenge of the season, Northwestern lost handedly to No. 16 Notre Dame Wednesday in a 110-52 defeat. The Wildcats (2-1, 0-0 Big Ten) got out to an 8-0 lead capped by junior guard Hailey Weaver’s fast-break layup, forcing the Fighting Irish (2-1, 0-0 ACC) to take an early timeout just over two... The post Rapid Recap: No. 16 Notre Dame 110, Northwestern 52 … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: No. 16 Notre Dame 110, Northwestern 52
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 63, Western Michigan 59
After passing its previous nonconference test versus Dayton last Friday, Northwestern looked to knock off Western Michigan and pick up its third consecutive victory Tuesday night. The Wildcats (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) have won their past 13 matchups with the Broncos (0-3, 0-3 Mid-Atlantic Conference) and seemed to hold a sizable upper hand over their... The post Rapid Recap: … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Northwestern 63, Western Michigan 59
Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern rallies in fourth quarter to knock off Louisville 3-2, advances to third straight NCAA Tournament semifinals
Entering the fourth quarter of its NCAA Tournament quarterfinal clash with Louisville, No. 2 Northwestern trailed 2-1. For the Wildcats (20-1, 8-0 Big Ten), the situation was a bit foreign. Coach Tracey Fuchs’ squad had trailed on only four prior occasions this season, a grand total of 113 minutes ahead of Sunday’s contest. NU had... The post Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern … [Read more...] about Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern rallies in fourth quarter to knock off Louisville 3-2, advances to third straight NCAA Tournament semifinals