In her first 26 years at the helm for Northwestern, coach Claire Pollard made beating Iowa an annual routine, posting an unblemished 28-0 record over her conference foe during that stretch. But after freshman Erica Jessel’s backhand flew long with the match tied at 3-3 Sunday afternoon, the No. 38 Wildcats (9-7, 2-2 Big Ten)... The post Women’s Tennis: Northwestern drops first … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis: Northwestern drops first match to Iowa in 33 years, falls to 2-2 in Big Ten play
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March Madness: Why College Football Needs Brackets and More
In 2024, 22.6 million people played the ESPN Tournament Challenge during the NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament. That’s more engagement than the viewership of any college football game in 2024, including the College Football Playoff. The Tournament Challenge app is the second-highest downloaded sports app during the NCAA Basketball Tournament (according to the Apple App … [Read more...] about March Madness: Why College Football Needs Brackets and More
Between the Hedges: Groundhog Day for Georgia’s Offense
Weekend work. ATD!!!! Unlimited hustle. Those were the messages coming out of Georgia’s social media to get fans excited for the first week of Spring ball. The images spoke louder than the words. KJ Bolden looking into the backfield, ready to make a play. Nate Frazier is ready to break a run in the open field. The sound bites from the players talking to the media this week even … [Read more...] about Between the Hedges: Groundhog Day for Georgia’s Offense
Clemson Position Group Spotlight: Linebackers
We now move one level back in our Clemson position group spotlights to look at the linebackers. It’s a position that is very special for the program. Some of the greatest and most beloved Tigers played the linebacker position. Head coach Dabo Swinney seems to have an eye for talent at the second level. Most recently former Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr was picked by … [Read more...] about Clemson Position Group Spotlight: Linebackers
Three keys for Northwestern lacrosse’s top-five showdown vs. Maryland
nusports.com It’s a battle for a podium finish. Northwestern’s steadily held No. 3 position in the national rankings could be threatened by No. 4 Maryland on Saturday. The ‘Cats have given no indication that there is a team more deserving of a top-three slot than them. In fact, sliding in right behind Boston College as the second-ranked team is a real possibility with … [Read more...] about Three keys for Northwestern lacrosse’s top-five showdown vs. Maryland