Northwestern Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Northwestern Wildcats News / Big Ten Network / March 14

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Northwestern Wildcats News / Big Ten Network / March 13

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Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / March 13

Northwestern Guard K.J. Windham Gets Honest About Murky Future

So will Northwestern Wildcats guard K.J. Windham opt to stick around, with more minutes possibly available next season, or will he hit the transfer portal?

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / March 13

Northwestern Duo Earns Top-Eight Finishes at Big Ten Wrestling Championships

For the Northwestern Wildcats, the path to the national stage demanded the ability to survive one of the toughest wrestling tournaments in the country.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / March 13

Three Takeaways from Northwestern's Season-Ending Big Ten Tournament Loss to Purdue

The Northwestern Wildcats' uneven 2025-26 season — and the club's charmed Big Ten Tournament run — ended in an underwhelming 81-68 blowout third-round loss to the superior Purdue Boilermakers.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / March 13

Northwestern Wildcats Fall to Purdue in Big Ten Tournament as Season Ends

The end of a college basketball season rarely feels dramatic in the moment. It often arrives quietly, in the hallways outside the locker room when the realization finally settles in.

Watch: Purdue vs. Northwestern | HIGHLIGHTS | 2026 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament | 03/12/26

Nick Martinelli News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / March 12

Northwestern's Nick Martinelli, Chris Collins Talk Surprise Big Ten Run, Purdue Clash

Two-time All-Big Ten Team Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli submitted his second straight superlative game of the ongoing Big Ten Conference Tournament on Wednesday, scoring 28 points to power the program to a happy 74-61 upset of the No.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / March 12

Northwestern Men's Basketball vs Purdue: Preview, Predictions, TV

The Northwestern Wildcats have woken up a little late, but they finally seem to have found an identity around youth and length — plus two-time All-Big Ten senior forward Nick Martinelli's astronomic offense, of course.

Watch: Indiana vs. Northwestern | HIGHLIGHTS | 2026 B1G Men's Basketball Tournament | 03/11/2026

College Basketball News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / March 11

Northwestern Wildcats Forward Earns Back-to-Back All-Big Ten Second Team Honors

The Northwestern Wildcats basketball program added another proud moment to its growing list of achievements this week. On Tuesday, the Big Ten league office officially announced that senior forward Nick Martinelli has been named to the All-Big Ten Second Team by both coaches and media.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / March 11

Northwestern Wildcats Baseball and UIC Game Ends in Tie After Darkness Stops Play

In a contest that defied the standard rules of resolution, the Northwestern Wildcats and the UIC Flames battled to a rare stalemate on Tuesday afternoon.

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Northwestern Wildcats News / Big Ten Network / March 10

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Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / March 10

Northwestern Wildcats Tennis Opens Big Ten Play with Strong 2-1 Weekend

The Northwestern Wildcats men's tennis team officially stepped into the gauntlet of Big Ten competition this weekend. And they did it with confidence and a little bit of swagger.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / March 10

Two Northwestern Wildcats Wrestlers Reach Podium at 2026 Big Ten Championships

The 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Bryce Jordan Center proved to be a showcase of talent and grit. And what did fans see? It was the promise made by the Northwestern Wildcats, daunting at the mat.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Big Ten Network / March 7

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Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / March 6

Northwestern Men's Basketball at Minnesota: Preview, Predictions, TV

The 13-17 Northwestern Wildcats are playing for a Big Ten Tournament bid Saturday night, their regular season finale for 2025-26. Sporting a paltry 5-14 conference record, Northwestern is currently very much on the bubble as the Big Ten's No.

Watch: Northwestern vs. South Dakota State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Baseball | 03/06/2026

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / March 6

Northwestern Wildcats Compete at Wisconsin Ahead of NCAA Championships

Momentum can be a powerful thing in college athletics, and right now the Northwestern Wildcats have plenty of it. The team recently traveled to Wisconsin for a crucial late-season meet that could help secure valuable spots at the upcoming NCAA Championships.

Nick Martinelli News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / March 6

All-Big Ten Northwestern Star Nick Martinelli Gets Honest About NBA Chances

Senior Nick Martinelli may be one of the most prolific scorers in the history of Northwestern University men's basketball, but he's no sure thing to make the NBA.

College Basketball News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / March 5

Northwestern Men's Basketball Drops Close Game to Purdue After Halftime Lead

It was a Senior Night filled with emotion, tension, and ultimately heartbreak for the Northwestern Wildcats men's basketball. When the final whistle echoed through the Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday night, it didn’t just mark the end of a game.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / March 5

Ashley Yun’s Strong Final Round Leads Northwestern at Darius Rucker Intercollegiate

The spotlight at the 2026 edition of the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate once again shone on some of the best programs in college golf. Held at the beautiful Long Cove Club, the tournament has built a reputation as one of the most prestigious stops on the collegiate calendar.