David Banks-Imagn Images Northwestern look to snap a three-game losing skid. After three consecutive losses, Northwestern looks to get back in the win column against USC in the final game of a three-game homestand. The Trojans are fresh off an upset over No. 7 Michigan State and look to get above .500 in Big Ten play against a Northwestern team without Brooks Barnhizer. … [Read more...] about Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern vs. USC: TV, radio, injury report
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Rapid Reaction: Martinelli game-winner propels Northwestern to gritty 77-75 win over USC
@NUMensBball / X Nick Martinelli: The magic man. At last, the Cardiac ‘Cats presented a sequel of Martinelli Madness. This time, it was a Hollywood ending against the University of Southern California. The Wildcats (13-10, 4-8 B1G) completed a thrilling 77-75 victory over USC (13-9, 5-6 B1G) on Tuesday, surviving a late Trojan horse to snap its three-game conference … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Martinelli game-winner propels Northwestern to gritty 77-75 win over USC
Women’s Soccer: Emma Phillips prepares for Icelandic pro debut
A few weeks ago, while cleaning out her childhood bedroom, former Northwestern women’s soccer player Emma Phillips found a handwritten note, signed by her 12-year-old self. “Never give up on soccer,” it read, written in green marker and underlined in red for emphasis. “If you ever get the chance to play professionally … take it.” ... The post Women’s Soccer: Emma Phillips … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer: Emma Phillips prepares for Icelandic pro debut
Wrestling: Northwestern’s top wrestlers shine in loss to No. 23 Indiana
Ryan Kuttler/Northwestern Athletics Maxx Mayfield’s upset win was a highlight in a competitive defeat to the Hoosiers. Northwestern fell 25-13 to No. 23 Indiana on Saturday despite solid performances from its newly emerging Big Four. No. 19 Maxx Mayfield, No. 13 Evan Bates, No. 24 Sam Cartella and No. 9 Trevor Chumbley all earned victories in their individual matches, … [Read more...] about Wrestling: Northwestern’s top wrestlers shine in loss to No. 23 Indiana
Big Ten Bracketology, Week 14: Captivating Cornhuskers
Dylan Widger-Imagn Images Michigan State’s undefeated Big Ten run came to an end over the course of an eventful week. Now that the calendar has flipped to February, things are starting to become a lot clearer. A Quad 1 loss is starting to mean next to nothing, and barring any ridiculous runs at the end of the season, there are only about eight or nine bubble teams that … [Read more...] about Big Ten Bracketology, Week 14: Captivating Cornhuskers