With a slight breeze descending upon Lakeside Field on an uncharacteristically warm November afternoon, Northwestern took on Louisville in Sunday’s NCAA Tournament quarterfinal. When the two teams last met in late August, the visitors handed coach Tracey Fuchs’ squad its lone loss in a 1-0 result against the run of play. Now, two and a... The post Rapid Recap: Northwestern 3, … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Northwestern 3, Louisville 2
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 24, Wisconsin 10
MADISON, Wis. — A week removed from a listless seven-point offensive showing at The Friendly Confines, Northwestern waltzed into Camp Randall and claimed a commanding 24-10 victory over Wisconsin, propelled by graduate student quarterback Ben Bryant’s return under center. In Bryant’s first drive in over a month, he and the Wildcats (5-5, 3-4 Big Ten)... The post Rapid Recap: … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Northwestern 24, Wisconsin 10
Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern blanks Miami (Ohio) in 3-0 victory, advances to NCAA Tournament quarterfinals
On the back of an 18-game win streak and a sweep of the Big Ten’s regular season and tournament titles, No. 2 Northwestern had all the makings of the NCAA Tournament’s top overall seed. Instead, the selection committee handed the distinction to No. 1 North Carolina, and coach Tracey Fuchs’ team hosted a Miami (Ohio)... The post Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern blanks Miami … [Read more...] about Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern blanks Miami (Ohio) in 3-0 victory, advances to NCAA Tournament quarterfinals
Football: Key injuries loom large in upcoming Northwestern-Wisconsin matchup
Northwestern’s Homecoming affair against Wisconsin last season wasn’t a fun one. A time for festivities, reunions and excitement was spoiled by the Badgers 42-7 route that would leave any program and fanbase with a sour taste. A contest where typically the opponent is an easier mark in the schedule, Wisconsin proved to be all but... The post Football: Key injuries loom large in … [Read more...] about Football: Key injuries loom large in upcoming Northwestern-Wisconsin matchup
Men’s Soccer: Upperclassmen lead Northwestern’s resurgence, come up short in Big Ten Tournament defeat
The soccer gods were cruel to Northwestern Friday in a 1-0 season-ending loss against Michigan, but no player fell victim to their injustice more than senior forward Justin Weiss. In the 44th minute, roughly 35 yards away from the goal, the Wildcats’ leading goalscorer unleashed an absolute firecracker from his right foot. There was a... The post Men’s Soccer: Upperclassmen … [Read more...] about Men’s Soccer: Upperclassmen lead Northwestern’s resurgence, come up short in Big Ten Tournament defeat