Clear skies, full(ish) stands, can’t lose. Even before the ‘Cats captured their first Big Ten victory of the season, there was an air of hope in the backyards, alleyways and frat homes of Northwestern on Saturday. The flagship university of a historically dry town seemed to turn a new leaf. As dedicated to my craft... The post Football: Hubert: Party school? appeared first on … [Read more...] about Football: Hubert: Party school?
Women’s Soccer: No. 18 Northwestern suffers first loss, falls to No. 19 Michigan in top-25 battle
Down 1-0 at the half against No. 19 Michigan, No. 18 Northwestern flipped the switch in the second half in hopes of avoiding its first loss of the season. However, despite an 8-4 advantage in shots and 8-1 advantage in corner kicks over the final 45 minutes, the Wildcats failed to put one on the... The post Women’s Soccer: No. 18 Northwestern suffers first loss, falls to No. 19 … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer: No. 18 Northwestern suffers first loss, falls to No. 19 Michigan in top-25 battle
Men’s Basketball: Former Northwestern guard Chase Audige inks Exhibit 10 contract with Washington Wizards
Former Northwestern guard Chase Audige has inked an Exhibit 10 contract — a one-year, minimum salary deal — with the Washington Wizards, the team announced Thursday. Official: We have signed Northwestern guard Chase Audige to an Exhibit 10 contract. — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) September 21, 2023 Audige, who entered the NBA draft process following the... The post Men’s … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Former Northwestern guard Chase Audige inks Exhibit 10 contract with Washington Wizards
Football: ‘I don’t know what to expect’ — NUFB gives thoughts on Ryan Field atmosphere before first true home game
Outside of Evanston locals, a miniature student section and local high school bands, Ryan Field’s stands were mostly bare on Sept. 9 when the ‘Cats played UTEP. The 14,851 people in attendance pales in comparison to a Wildcat contest in mid-October. That’s because unlike most schools, NU’s quarter system meant classes and its freshman orientation... The post Football: ‘I don’t … [Read more...] about Football: ‘I don’t know what to expect’ — NUFB gives thoughts on Ryan Field atmosphere before first true home game
Men’s Soccer: No. 13 Northwestern settles for 2-2 draw in conference opener at Wisconsin
Through its seven nonconference tests, No. 13 Northwestern seldom faltered, punching in game-clinching goals at the death and locking in on defense to secure the program’s highest ranking in nearly a decade. However, as coach Russell Payne’s team kicked off its conference campaign at Wisconsin, the extra edge of table implications trumped the teams’ rudimentary... The post … [Read more...] about Men’s Soccer: No. 13 Northwestern settles for 2-2 draw in conference opener at Wisconsin