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Northwestern Women’s Basketball Drops Decision to Nebraska in Big Ten Play

Northwestern women’s basketball faced a demanding road challenge on Wednesday night. They fell 89-73 to Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in a high-paced Big Ten matchup.

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Watch: Penn State at Northwestern | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 01/29/2026

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 29

Northwestern’s Grace Sullivan Scores 1,000th Point in Loss to Nebraska

Some nights are remembered for the final score. Others are remembered for the moments that rise above it. Wednesday evening in Lincoln belonged to Grace Sullivan.

Watch: Northwestern at Nebraska | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/28/2026

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 27

How to Watch Northwestern Women's Basketball vs Nebraska: Preview, Predictions, TV Channel

The 8-12 Northwestern Wildcats women's basketball team will look to pull itself out of a two-game losing skid on Wednesday, with a home matchup against a strong Nebraska Cornhuskers squad, led by likely 2026 All-Big Ten Team guard Britt Prince.

Northwestern Wildcats News / SwimSwam / January 27

Junior Nationals Qualifier Sophia Oka-Fedder Chooses Northwestern For Fall 2026

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Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 26

Northwestern Women’s Basketball Overmatched by UCLA in Lopsided Big Ten Loss

The 2025–26 Big Ten season has been a demanding test for the Northwestern Wildcats, and Sunday delivered their toughest challenge yet. Matched up against a national championship contender, Northwestern fell 80–46 to No.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Big Ten Network / January 25

Watch: UCLA at Northwestern | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/25/2026

Northwestern Wildcats News / Big Ten Network / January 24

Watch: Northwestern at UCLA | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 01/24/2026

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 23

Northwestern Men’s Basketball Secures First Big Ten Victory of the Season

Northwestern men’s basketball finally got the breakthrough it had been chasing all month. Late Wednesday night in Evanston, the Wildcats held their nerve and closed out a 74-68 win over USC.

College Basketball News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 22

Northwestern and USC On Verge To Become the Next Big Rivalry

The Northwestern Wildcats and USC Trojans don’t usually have much history when it comes to basketball. They have met only four times since 1999. The Wildcats have won 3 of those 4 meetings, including the latest, a 74-68 win on Wednesday night.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Big Ten Network / January 22

Watch: Northwestern at USC | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 01/21/2026

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 21

No 76 Ranked Northwestern Commit Undergoes ACL Surgery

One of the Northwestern Wildcats men's basketball program's bright young future stars just went under the knife for ACL surgery, and will now begin the lengthy rehab process.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 21

Northwestern Women’s Soccer Welcomes Assistant Coach Christine McBeath

Northwestern women’s soccer added an important member to its coaching staff on Tuesday. It is because the head coach, Michael Moynihan, announced the hiring of Christine McBeath as the program’s newest assistant coach.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 20

Northwestern Women’s Basketball Falls Just Short After Late Rally

In a high-stakes showdown at the State Farm Center, the Northwestern Wildcats nearly pulled off one of the most stunning upsets of the Big Ten season. Trailing by as many as 15 points in the second half, Northwestern clawed its way back to within a single possession in the final seconds before falling 74–71 to No.

Nick Martinelli News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 18

Big Ten's Strategy for Defending Northwestern Star Nick Martinelli Revealed?

Despite his team sinking further and further out of postseason contention this year, senior Northwestern Wildcats small forward Nick Martinelli has been scoring at a more prolific clip than ever before.

College Basketball News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 17

Northwestern Men's Basketball Offers 4-Star Naperville Swingman

As the signature star of the Northwestern Wildcats' single-most successful era ever, swingman Nick Martinelli may prove tough to replace. The 6-foot-7 Glenbrook South product has been in the midst of a superlative senior season, even as his 8-9 Wildcats have floundered a bit.

College Basketball News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 17

Rivalry Renewed: Nebraska vs Northwestern Big Ten Preview

Nebraska Cornhuskers (17-0, 6-0) and Northwestern Wildcats (8-9, 0-6) will clash in this Big Ten matchup on Saturday, January 17, at 4 pm at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois. It’s the first meeting of the season between the two programs.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 16

Northwestern Women’s Basketball Rallies to Beat Wisconsin for Second Straight Big Ten Win

Momentum can change a season in the Big Ten, and Northwestern women’s basketball is starting to feel that shift. On Thursday night inside Welsh-Ryan Arena, the Wildcats rallied from an early deficit and held their nerve late to earn a 66-61 victory over Wisconsin.

Watch: Wisconsin at Northwestern | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/15/2026

Nick Martinelli News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 15

Nick Martinelli Gets Honest About Northwestern's 4th Straight Loss

The Northwestern University men's basketball team staged a valiant effort to win its first Big Ten game of the season at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday night, but ultimately fell to the bigger, more talented University of Illinois Fighting Illini after a stellar second half, losing by double digits, 79-68.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / January 15