@NUMensBball X A refreshing performance from the ‘Cats to say the least. On Sunday at Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern led by 20 against Nebraska early in the second half. In a stunning collapse, the ‘Cats ultimately lost that game, putting an unofficial nail in their season’s coffin. Four days later, as NU held a similar 20-point lead on the road against Ohio State, the … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Northwestern snaps its three-game losing streak in dominating fashion, besting Ohio State 70-49
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Rapid Reaction: NU keeps it close against No. 21 Maryland, but the comeback effort comes up short, losing 85-79
Taylor Williams drives past a defender | @nuwbbal It might’ve been Northwestern’s best performance of the season, but it just couldn’t get the W. The tip of the iceberg. The Wildcats were right with Maryland for what feels like an eternity — it was practically the entire second half — but just couldn’t get over the hump and into striking distance until it was too late. … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: NU keeps it close against No. 21 Maryland, but the comeback effort comes up short, losing 85-79
After stepping away from the sport to focus on football, Jack Lausch is making his long-awaited return to baseball
Less than a month after being hired, Northwestern baseball coach Ben Greenspan almost got his truck towed when he parked illegally while hosting a recruit during a Wildcat football game. After somebody alerted him of the threat to his truck, Greenspan sprinted out and pleaded with the tow truck driver, saying he had just gotten... The post After stepping away from the sport to … [Read more...] about After stepping away from the sport to focus on football, Jack Lausch is making his long-awaited return to baseball
Fencing: Pair of Wildcats reach podium at Junior Olympics
Northwestern Athletics The ‘Cats had a strong performance last weekend in Charlotte. No. 3 Northwestern headed down south last weekend to compete in USA Fencing’s Junior Olympics in Charlotte, North Carolina. Led by podium finishes from Amanda Pirkowski and Natalie Shearer, the ‘Cats finished the weekend strong. Pirkowski won four of her five pool bouts in the Division … [Read more...] about Fencing: Pair of Wildcats reach podium at Junior Olympics
Stick Season, Week Two: Growing pains, but they’re solvable
Northwestern Athletics Northwestern’s loss to Boston College taught us that the ‘Cats still have plenty to improve upon. Welcome back to Stick Season, Inside NU’s weekly lacrosse column. This week’s column will discuss Northwestern’s matches against No. 1 Boston College and Niagara from this past week. However, heavy emphasis will be placed on the former game, as I … [Read more...] about Stick Season, Week Two: Growing pains, but they’re solvable