Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images It’s all noise on the western front. Other than Nebraska’s win in the finals of the Diamond Head Classic and UCLA’s win against Gonzaga, it was a relatively boring week for the B1G. However, when there are only two teams in the conference playing against tournament contenders the entire week, it’s probably for the best that no one really … [Read more...] about Big Ten Bracketology, Week 9: The Bruins Bloom
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Three keys to the game for Northwestern vs. Penn State
Matthew O’Haren/USA TODAY Sports Ace Baldwin Jr.’s Nittany Lions are the first test in a bonafide Big Ten gauntlet. Northwestern finished non-conference play with blood pressures low. Besides the brief Chicago State flashback that was the first six minutes against Northeastern, the ‘Cats spent a relaxing Christmas break playing with their food. But playtime is over. … [Read more...] about Three keys to the game for Northwestern vs. Penn State
Collins’ Classroom: Lessons from non-conference play
Northwestern University Athletics Northwestern stands at 10-3 at the end of 2024. What can Collins and Co. learn heading into the new year? We’re switching it up a bit this week. There is only one game from the last week to break down, an 85-60 win over Northeastern that started scarily but turned into a beatdown. So instead, we’ll use this space to take the 3,000-foot … [Read more...] about Collins’ Classroom: Lessons from non-conference play
Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern vs. Oregon: TV, radio, streaming, injury report
Mary Grace Grabill/Northwestern Athletics The Wildcats welcome a new foe from the West in search of their first B1G win. To close out a relatively hot December, Northwestern women’s basketball will be welcoming the Oregon Ducks to Welsh-Ryan Arena for both teams’ final matchup of the calendar year. Currently sitting at 7-6, the Wildcats have been on the comeup this … [Read more...] about Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern vs. Oregon: TV, radio, streaming, injury report
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern overpowered by scorching Oregon offense in 85-65 loss
@nuwbball on Twitter/X Hopefully, Northwestern will be leaving losing in 2024. Northwestern (7-6, 0-2 Big Ten) faced off against Oregon (9-4, 0-2 Big Ten) in Evanston for their first matchup at Welsh-Ryan Arena since 1991. Both teams were hungry for a win heading into the New Year, each searching for its first conference win of the season. Oregon came out victorious … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Northwestern overpowered by scorching Oregon offense in 85-65 loss