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Football. Demos Caps Wildcat Comeback; NU Upends Indiana, 29-28
October 24, 2009 by
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Northwestern scored 26 unanswered points, capped by a Stefan Demos (pictured) 19-yard field goal with 21 seconds remaining as the Wildcats complete a furious comeback to top Indiana 29-28 at Ryan Field. The homecoming victory moves NU to 5-3 on the year and 2-2 in Big Ten play.
M. Swimming. Wildcats Start Strong, But Hoosiers Leave With 167-131 Victory
October 23, 2009 by
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The Wildcat men sprinted out to an early lead, but the Hoosiers proved too much over the course of the meet, leaving with a 167-131 victory. Led by senior Chris Doman (pictured) the Wildcat 200 medley relay posted a 1:34.28, besting the Hoosiers by almost two seconds.
W. Swimming. Northwestern Falls Short Against Indiana, 156-144
October 23, 2009 by
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On homecoming weekend and in front of a packed Norris Aquatics Center, Northwestern faced Indiana to open the 2009-10 regular season. The Hoosiers held a commanding lead after the opening relay, but NU used consistent performances, especially from Emily Wong (pictured) to chip away...
W. Cross Country. Wildcats Run to Third-Place Finish at Illini Open
October 23, 2009 by
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Northwestern sent six runners downstate Friday to compete in the Illini Open hosted by Illinois, where freshman Ashley Greenwell (pictured) led NU by finishing the 5K race in exactly 20:00.
W. Volleyball. Nobilio Notches 2,000th Career Dig, But Northwestern Falls 3-0 At Iowa
October 23, 2009 by
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Senior Kate Nobilio (pictured) became just the fifth player in Big Ten Conference history to record 2,000 career digs, but Northwestern dropped a hard-fought three-set decision to Iowa 23-25, 25-27, 21-25 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Nobilio has 2,008 digs for her career and is six shy...
W. Tennis. Doubles Wins Highlight NU's First Day in Midwest Regionals
October 23, 2009 by
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ITA Midwest Regional Championships Tournament Web pageNorthwestern looked sharp in its first day of play at the 2009 ITA Midwest Regional Championships at the Combe Tennis Center in Evanston on Friday, posting a 4-1 record in main draw doubles competition. The 'Cats, led by top...
Field Hockey. No. 19 Northwestern Stung by Iowa's Overtime Winner
October 23, 2009 by
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Playing in another back-and-forth game that has typified its Big Ten season thus far, No. 19 Northwestern stood toe-to-toe with Iowa Friday afternoon but dropped a 1-0 decision in overtime at Lakeside Field. It was NU's first loss in five overtime contests it has played this season.
M. Soccer. No. 17 Northwestern and Indiana Clash Sunday at Lakeside Field
October 23, 2009 by
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No. 17 Northwestern makes its first appearance of the season on the Big Ten Network Sunday as it hosts Indiana in men's soccer action at Lakeside Field. The contest kicks off at 3 p.m., but the pregame "Shake the Lake" tailgate gets started at 1 p.m.
W. Golf. Wildcats Head to Las Vegas For Final Fall Tournament
October 23, 2009 by
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Northwestern closes out the fall portion of its 2009-10 schedule, heading to Boulder City, Nevada, to compete in the 2009 Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown. The three-day tournament, hosted by UNLV, gets underway Monday, Oct. 26.
W. Soccer. Palo's Overtime Goal Puts Northwestern Past Iowa, 2-1
October 22, 2009 by
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Jessica Palo, pictured, scored just over a minute into overtime, lifting Northwestern women's soccer to a 1-0 win at Iowa Thursday. Carolyn Edwards made a career-high nine saves in difficult weather conditions for the 'Cats, who have now won four straight over the Hawkeyes.
Catch This Week's Wildcat Insider on WGN Radio Tonight
October 22, 2009 by
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Wildcat Insider, Northwestern's weekly half-hour show on WGN Radio, will air at 8:30 p.m. CT on Thursday, Oct. 22. The show, which is hosted by WGN Sports Director Dave Eanet and Northwestern Athletics and Recreation Director Jim Phillips, is in its first season.
Field Hockey. Iowa Arrives in Evanston for Key Battle with No. 19 Northwestern
October 22, 2009 by
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After a hard-fought defeat vs. Indiana in its last outing, No. 19 Northwestern vies for its 13th win of the season at 3 p.m. Friday when it hosts Iowa at Lakeside Field. The outcome of Friday's matchup will go a long way toward deciding each team's seeding in the quickly approaching...
M. Swimming. Northwestern Hosts Indiana Friday to Kick Off 2009-10 Season
October 21, 2009 by
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Northwestern's men's and women's swimming and diving teams kick off the 2009-10 season at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the Norris Aquatics Center when they host Indiana in a combined dual meet. The day also will feature festivities to honor former men's head coach Bob...
Wildcats' Purple Pride Guy featured on ABC's 'The View'
October 21, 2009 by
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Eric Stonestreet, the actor who played the "Purple Pride Guy" in Northwestern's 1996 football TV commercial campaign, appeared on the ABC talk show "The View" Wednesday. A clip of Stonestreet's work for NU was highlighted on the show. Stonestreet currently...
Cat (Web)Chat Premieres Today on NUSports.com
October 21, 2009 by
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Northwestern fans have a new way to stay up-to-date with Wildcat men's basketball with today's launch of Cat (Web)Chats, a new feature on NUSports.com. Click here to watch the premiere episode featuring Head Coach Bill Carmody!
W. Tennis. Wildcats Play Host to ITA Midwest Regional Championships
October 21, 2009 by
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One of the fall season's premier tennis tournaments gets underway Thursday as the region's top players descend on Northwestern for the 2009 ITA Midwest Regional Championships. Singles qualifying play begins Thursday morning inside the Combe Tennis Center.
W. Soccer. Wildcats Head West to Face Big Ten Foe Iowa
October 21, 2009 by
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After a quick one-game homestand, Northwestern heads back out on the road this week to face the Iowa Hawkeyes. The 7 p.m. match is the second Thursday night game on NU's 2009 schedule and the 'Cats' only contest of the week. Alicia Herczeg, pictured, and the Wildcats will...
W. Basketball. Wildcats To Host Open House and Select-A-Seat on Saturday
October 21, 2009 by
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Northwestern women's basketball is hosting an Open House following the football game against Indiana on Saturday, Oct. 24 in Welsh-Ryan Arena. Pizza and beverages will be served around 3 p.m. Fans will have the opportunity to meet the players and staff as well as hear from second...
M. Soccer. Eliason's Late Tally Lifts Wildcats Past Ramblers, 1-0
October 20, 2009 by
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Matt Eliason (pictured) netted his 11th goal of the season with 7:23 remaining in the second half to lift the 17th-ranked Northwestern men's soccer team past local foe Loyola Chicago Tuesday evening at Lakeside Field.
W. Basketball. McKeown Addresses the Media
October 20, 2009 by
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With the hoops season fully underway, head coach Joe McKeown sat down with the media on Monday (Oct. 19) to talk about this year's talented freshmen class, junior All-America candidate Amy Jaeschke and legendary UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian.
M. Soccer. Wildcats and Ramblers Meet Up Tuesday in NCAA Tourney Rematch
October 20, 2009 by
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Northwestern and Loyola Chicago meet up Tuesday night in men's soccer action at Lakeside Field in a rematch of a 2008 NCAA Tournament First Round showdown. Tuesday's contest gets underway at 7 p.m. Gametracker can be accessed via NUsports.com.
W. Volleyball. NU Closes Out First Half of Big Ten Season at Iowa, Wisconsin
October 20, 2009 by
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Northwestern closes out the first half of the Big Ten season on the road, beginning in Iowa City for a 7 p.m. opening serve against the Hawkeyes on Friday, Oct. 23. The Wildcats then head to Madison, Wis., to face the Badgers on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m.
M. Basketball. Carmody Addresses Media Monday
October 19, 2009 by
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Northwestern head men's basketball coach Bill Carmody met with the media Monday and previewed his team for the upcoming 2009-10 season.
Football. Weekly News Conference Transcript
October 19, 2009 by
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At Monday's weekly news conference, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald recapped the Michigan State game and previewed Indiana.
NU Announces Hilton Garden Inn Athletes of the Week
October 19, 2009 by
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Wildcat seniors Alicia Herczeg (Agoura Hills, Calif./Agoura) of the women's soccer team and Zeke Markshausen (Capron, Ill./North Boone) of the football team have been named NU's Hilton Garden Inn Athletes of the Week for their performances over the weekend.
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