When the Northwestern Wildcats and Central Michigan Chippewas meet at Ford Field for the GameAbove Sports Bowl it will be early. Both teams know it will be key to come in wide awake and plan on scoring as both can get the ball in the end zone often. The similarities are striking, but the motivation is distinct for each side.
Central Michigan and Northwestern have only met once before, but that will change when they share the field in the GameAbove Sports Bowl on Friday at Ford Field.
In college football, potential only matters when it turns into production. For Northwestern wide receiver Hayden Eligon II, that transformation arrived right on time.
Northwestern volleyball is welcoming the new year with a major addition. Especially the one that could shape the program’s future in the Big Ten. Head coach Tim Nollan announced on Monday that undergraduate transfer Mara Stiglic has officially joined the Wildcats ahead of the winter quarter.
The Northwestern Wildcats closed out their non-conference schedule Sunday afternoon. And with a challenging road test in the nation’s capital, they fell 75-62 to George Washington at the Charles E.
Northwestern women’s basketball is set for one final non-conference test before diving back into Big Ten play. The Wildcats enter Sunday’s matchup at 6-5 overall and 0-1 in conference action.
Northwestern men’s basketball found itself locked in a bruising, low-scoring battle. It happened on Saturday afternoon, falling 61–58 to Butler at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
In NCAA Division I field hockey, individual greatness is rare, and sustained greatness is almost unheard of. On Thursday morning, Northwestern graduate midfielder Maddie Zimmer once again etched her name into the sport’s highest tier.
The Northwestern Wildcats are searching for a turning point, and Thursday afternoon offers a timely chance to find it. Riding a four-game losing streak, Northwestern women’s basketball enters a pivotal in-state matchup.
The Northwestern Wildcats delivered exactly what they needed on Tuesday night. Playing their second game in four days, Northwestern men’s basketball earned an 86–70 victory over Valparaiso at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Caroline Lau has always made the game easier for everyone around her. On Sunday afternoon in Salt Lake City, the Northwestern guard turned that steady, selfless style into history.
Northwestern women’s basketball ran into a harsh second-half reality on Sunday afternoon in Salt Lake City. It was because the Wildcats saw a competitive opening half dissolve into a decisive 91–66 loss to Utah.
Northwestern men’s basketball needed a response, and they delivered one pretty smoothly. After a rough stretch that included three straight losses and visible defensive breakdowns, the Wildcats reasserted control.
Northwestern men’s basketball continues to lean into an encouraging early-season rhythm as the Wildcats push through a demanding non-conference schedule.
Northwestern field hockey continues to set the standard nationally. Once again, Maddie Zimmer stands at the center of it all. The graduate student and team captain has been named the NFHCA West Region Player of the Year for the second straight season.
The Big Ten opener at Welsh-Ryan Arena turned into a thrilling showcase of grit and one unforgettable scoring performance. The Northwestern Wildcats pushed No.
The Northwestern Wildcats are opening their 18-game Big Ten Conference journey on Sunday afternoon, December 7. They are about to have a showdown against the No.
Since his hire in 2013, Northwestern head coach Chris Collins has proven to be a magnificent leader for the Wildcats basketball program. Leading the men’s team to three NCAA tournament appearances, as well as three consecutive winning seasons, he’s done plenty to make them competitive.
Pat Fitzgerald was fired by Northwestern two years ago following allegations of hazing, but the school has now admitted that its former head football coach had no prior knowledge of the behavior.