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Northwestern Men's Basketball Bounces Back With 93-53 Win Over Jackson State

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.

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Watch: Jackson St. at Northwestern | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 12/13/2025

College Basketball News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / December 13

Northwestern Men’s Basketball Welcomes Jackson State as Non-conference Slate Rolls On

Northwestern men’s basketball continues to lean into an encouraging early-season rhythm as the Wildcats push through a demanding non-conference schedule.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / December 13

Northwestern’s Maddie Zimmer Earns NFHCA Field Hockey Player of the Year Honors

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.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / December 8

Northwestern Women's Basketball Nearly Stuns Ohio State in Down-to-the-Wire Battle

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.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / December 7

Northwestern Women’s Basketball vs Ohio State: How to Watch, TV Channel & Stream

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.

Watch: Ohio State at Northwestern | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 12/06/2025

Watch: Northwestern at Wisconsin | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 12/03/2025

Northwestern Wildcats News / Big Ten Network / December 3

Watch: Kansas at Northwestern | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 12/03/2025

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / November 25

Northwestern Football Eyes Intriguing Bowl Opponents After Win No. 6

The Northwestern Wildcats reached the six-win mark and officially punched their ticket to the postseason. It is far more than a routine milestone. Since the program’s first season in 1876, Northwestern has appeared in only 17 bowl games.

College Football News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / November 25

Northwestern QB Preston Stone Wins Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week

Northwestern quarterback Preston Stone has officially claimed Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week honours. He did it after putting together one of the most precise passing performances the program has seen in years.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / November 25

Northwestern Football Stuns Minnesota 38–35 Behind Stone’s Second-Half Spark

Northwestern Football delivered one of the most dramatic wins of its season. The team stormed back for a 38–35 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Wrigley Field.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / November 24

Northwestern Men’s Basketball Outlasts South Carolina in Down-to-the-Wire Greenbrier

Northwestern pulled off one of its most thrilling wins of the early season. The team outlasted South Carolina 79–77 in a gripping finish at the Greenbrier Tip-Off.

Watch: Minnesota vs. Northwestern | HIGHLIGHTS | 11/22/2025

Northwestern Wildcats News / Big Ten Network / November 21

Watch: Cleveland State vs. Northwestern | Highlights | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 11/21/25

Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / November 19

Northwestern Standout Tayla Thomas Climbs to No. 4 Nationally in Rebounding

Northwestern women’s basketball is feeding off the energy of its undefeated start. And right in the center of the surge is sophomore forward Tayla Thoma.

College Basketball News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / November 19

Northwestern Forward Nick Martinelli Lands on Wooden Award National Watchlist

Nick Martinelli’s rise has been nothing short of spectacular. Not just claiming it, he is proving things in the court. Especially now, as the national spotlight is officially locked onto the Northwestern senior.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / September 1

Northwestern Basketball 2025-26 Preview: Put Up Or Shut Up

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.

Northwestern Wildcats News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Kirk Herbstreit Defends Pat Fitzgerald After Settlement Clears Coach

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit made it clear where he stands on former Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald’s legal battle with his alma mater. After news

Pat Fitzgerald News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21

Pat Fitzgerald reaches settlement in lawsuit against Northwestern

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.

Northwestern Wildcats 2025 Football Season Preview: Is There Hope For The Wildcats?

The Preston Stone Gamble: The biggest offseason headline—and potential game-changer—is SMU transfer quarterback Preston Stone. With an impressive 2023 résumé (3,197 yards, 28 TDs, 6 INTs, 161.3 passer rating) and a 13–3 record as a starter, Stone brings hope to an offense that struggled badly in 2024, ranking near the bottom nationally.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 14