Roll Damn 'Cats
All year long, top-seeded Northwestern has padded its resume with major win after major win against the top teams in the nation. However, despite having two wins against then-No. 1 ranked opponents (North Carolina and Maryland), the ‘Cats’ 17-5 routing of James Madison — fueled by an eight-goal offensive gem from Madison Taylor — might […]
To the average viewer, Northwestern Lacrosse’s 17-5 victory over James Madison in the NCAA Tournament second round appeared ordinary, perhaps par for the course: a top-ranked team beating an unseeded opponent, a Tewaaraton finalist in Madison Taylor netting eight goals and a draw unit dominating the game. But Northwestern head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller viewed […]
No. 1 Northwestern flexed its offensive prowess with a dominant 17-5 win over No. 22 James Madison in a Mother’s Day battle on Sunday afternoon. Under a partly cloudy sky at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, the ‘Cats showcased why they entered the NCAA Tournament as its top seed. NU extended its winning streak […]
Out with the old, in with the new. The Carla Berube era of Northwestern women’s hoops is underway, and that signifies immense change. From the roster makeup, to the style of play, to even the locker room culture, Berube’s combination of youth and experience will bring a breath of fresh air into Welsh-Ryan Arena. Berube […]
The illustrious NCAA tournament is officially underway, as No. 1 Northwestern squares off against No. 22 James Madison in a second round matchup at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. JMU defeated Notre Dame women’s lacrosse 13-12 on Friday afternoon and now face a date with the ‘Cats, who are looking to extend their streak […]
In the preseason, nobody circled James Madison on Northwestern’s calendar. Why would they? The Dukes were unranked. The schedule featured the likes of North Carolina, Maryland and Boston College. Turns out nobody told JMU they weren’t supposed to be here. Shelley Klaes brought her No. 22 Dukes to Martin Stadium and ended up crafting a […]
Empty beer cans and peanut shells littered the concrete slabs along the lower level, cups sat crushed in at the sides — barely recognizable from what they once were — and in some places your shoe clung a little longer than you wanted it to. The grounds crew carefully ushered rakes over the unsettled dirt, […]
Grace Sullivan took the torch passed down by former Northwestern frontcourt members Caileigh Walsh and Taylor Williams and stood out as a silver-lining pillar in her senior year. Last season, Sullivan reached her peak while starting 28 games, averaging 21.4 points and 6.1 rebounds. Her scoring ranked fourth in the Big Ten and 13th nationally. […]
Northwestern lacrosse is two days away from kicking off the NCAA tournament on its home turf in Evanston. Inside NU’s writers offered their predictions for the Wildcats’ chances as they seek their first national championship since 2023. Sai Trivedi Floor: Final Four. Ceiling: NCAA Championship. Most Valuable Player: Jenika Cuocco This season has been somewhat […]
Northwestern (15-3, 6-3 B1G) was crowned as the No. 1 seed for the 2026 Division I Women’s Lacrosse Bracket last Sunday night. The Wildcats climbed all the way back to the top of the nation’s rankings, after suffering three early season losses that bounced them outside of the top 10 for the first time in […]
No. 6-seeded Northwestern (30-20, 16-8 B1G) started out hot, but its bats seized to deliver as No. 11-seeded Penn State (33-20, 11-13 B1G) took home the upset victory with a late surge. Back in April, the Wildcats swept the Nittany Lions, outscoring them 38-9 across the three games. In the Big Ten Tournament, it looked […]
After extending their conference losing streak to ten games on Friday, if you had told me Northwestern wouldn’t win another Big Ten series in 2026, I would’ve wholeheartedly believed you. College baseball, though, rarely makes much sense, so naturally the ‘Cats bounced back with two straight victories to take the series against Indiana and kickstarted […]
At last, the NCAA Tournament has arrived, and with it comes the penultimate 2026 IWLCA coaches poll. No further shifts in the poll will occur until after the NCAA Tournament’s conclusion, but top 10 talk will still be coming out each week until the season ends. Let’s take a look at where things stand entering […]
A sizzling hot start by Northwestern’s offense fueled its 7-1 win over Illinois State at Rocky and Bernice Miller Park on Tuesday. The Wildcats (20-25-1, 7-17 B1G) built off the momentum of a weekend series win over Indiana with a wire-to-wire victory over the Redbirds (30-18, 12-9 MVC). NU has scored 23 runs over its […]
The pieces are there for Northwestern. The question is whether they’ll come together before it’s too late. With the Big Ten Tournament looming, the outlook feels uncertain. There are flashes of potential that suggest this team can compete, but they’re undercut by recurring issues that haven’t been resolved. It’s a familiar feeling I have, caught […]
The fourth edition of the ‘Cats Classic was one that built hope for Northwestern baseball but left it distraught, demoralized and doubtful of its Big Ten Tournament hopes. A change of scenery seemed to be a “best case scenario” for NU at the time. Last season, Wrigley Field brought a change of the tide for […]
Northwestern opened postseason play with a tie for ninth place at the Big Ten Championships. The 18-team field was strong with six top-50 teams competing. In the first round, Jeremy Chen led the way with a 3-under performance that included four birdies, including back-to-back birdies on holes 17 and 18. Ethan Tseng also delivered a […]
According to the NCAA Tournament committee, Northwestern is the top team in the land. Prime positioning for a team in search of redemption. In the past two iterations of the NCAA Tournament, NU has finished as the runner-up. Last season, North Carolina shattered the dreams of a magical run in Foxborough and Boston College broke […]
Northwestern (29-20, 16-8 B1G) closed out its regular season with its fourth straight series win, besting Minnesota (16-35, 7-17 B1G) in two games out of three at The Ballpark at Rosemont. After a dominant 5-1 Friday victory, the ‘Cats had their 11 game win streak snapped on Saturday in a 2-3 loss, but rebounded on […]
On Friday, the ‘Cats and Hoosiers faced off in the annual ‘Cats Classic, where Northwestern baseball is played at the iconic Wrigley Field. Indiana won handedly, 9-2 amidst some May snow, handing the Wildcats their tenth consecutive Big Ten loss. Northwestern had been swept by Purdue, Michigan and Minnesota the past three weekends and was […]
They say home is where the heart is, and Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium certainly fits that billing. On Sunday night, the official bracket for the 2026 NCAA Division I women’s lacrosse tournament was revealed live on ESPNU. Northwestern (15-3, 7-1 B1G) was awarded the No. 1 overall seed for the third time in […]
As we move forward with more men’s basketball player reviews, it’s now time to analyze the season of Nick Martinelli, the 6-foot-7 senior forward from Glenview, Ill. The Good Some pundits of Big Ten basketball thought that Nick Martinelli would regress in his senior season without a supporting cast of Brooks Barnhizer, Jalen Leach, Ty Berry […]
Three and a half years ago, head coach Joe McKeown welcomed a four-star recruit from Connecticut into Welsh-Ryan Arena for the first time. That recruit took college life in stride, fully dedicating herself to the Northwestern women’s basketball program and appearing in all 30 games in her first year. Flash forward to about two months […]
The transfer portal continues to play a pivotal role in collegiate sports, especially for college basketball. The most recent national champions, Michigan, started an entire lineup of players who began their careers elsewhere. Nonetheless, with another portal cycle in the process (and with the portal entry deadline passed), it’s time to take a look at […]
Northwestern baseball’s cherished tradition of playing at Wrigley Field filled the dugout and the stands with joy and humility. But it did not deliver a win this year, as Indiana (21-25, 7-15 B1G) used two offensive spurts and stifling pitching to outlast the Wildcats (17-25-1, 5-17 B1G) 9-2 on Friday night. The fourth annual ‘Cats […]