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The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Charlie Spungin, Sports Editor

Charlie Spungin is a Medill sophomore from Jupiter, Florida studying journalism and political science. At The Daily, he’s previously served as the Data Visualizations Editor and Development and Recruitment Editor. Outside of The Daily, Charlie enjoys watching sports. You can reach Charlie via email or X.

Last updated spring 2025.

All content by Charlie Spungin
Junior Dianna Lee celebrates with her teammates after she sank the match-clinching putt. Lee converted putts to win both the semifinal and championship, as Northwestern won its first national title in program history.

Women’s Golf: Dianna Lee’s clutch putting propels Northwestern to historic national championship

May 23, 2025
As general manager, Christian Sarkisian will be tasked with overseeing salary cap management, developing the department's revenue-sharing strategy, leading NIL evaluations and negotiations and more.

Christian Sarkisian named Northwestern Athletics’ general manager

May 13, 2025
Senior Cameron Adam embraces a teammate after Northwestern’s team championship at the St. Andrews Links Collegiate. Adam was named to the All-Big Ten First Team Thursday.

Men’s Golf: Svärd, Adam named to All-Big Ten First Team

May 1, 2025
Junior attacker Madison Taylor unanimously won Big Ten Attacker of the Year, marking the third consecutive season a Northwestern player has been named the winner of the award.

Lacrosse: Taylor, Amonte Hiller awarded Big Ten Attacker of the Year, Coach of the Year

April 29, 2025
A.J. Henning runs onto the field before Northwestern’s game against Purdue last season. Henning signed a 3-year, $2.98 million contract with $150,000 guaranteed with the Miami Dolphins on Saturday.

Football: What’s next for Northwestern’s slate of undrafted free agents

April 29, 2025
Junior Skye Ellis leads the pack at the Blue Demon Alumni Classic in February. Ellis set two program records earlier this season.

Cross Country: Ellis, Hightower clock top-20 finishes at the Penn Relays

April 27, 2025
Marshall Lang tallied 48 receptions, 491 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns over his five-year Northwestern career.

Football: Tight end Marshall Lang signs with Seattle Seahawks as undrafted free agent

April 27, 2025
A.J. Henning caught 59 passes for 603 yards and four touchdowns for Northwestern last season.

Football: Wide receiver A.J. Henning inks undrafted free agency deal with Miami Dolphins

April 26, 2025
Senior Felix Nordby prepares to return a serve in a match earlier this season. Nordby played his final match of his career in a 4-0 loss to Michigan on Thursday and finished the season with a team-best 16 singles wins.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern falls 4-0 to Michigan in Big Ten Tournament first round

April 24, 2025
Northwestern was swept by Illinois for the first time in program history Wednesday.

Women’s Tennis: Worst season of Pollard era concludes after Northwestern’s 4-0 Big Ten Tournament first round loss to Illinois

April 23, 2025
Junior attacker Madison Taylor in a game against Oregon earlier this season. Taylor was named to the All-Big Ten First Team on Tuesday and is the nation’s leader in goals with 83 and points with 117.

Lacrosse: Northwestern takes home conference-best eight All-Big Ten selections

April 23, 2025
Wide receivers redshirt freshman Frank Covey IV and freshman Hayden Eligon are Northwestern’s top two returning wideouts in receiving yards.

Football: Wide receivers Covey, Eligon look to take next step in 2025 season

April 20, 2025
Senior Cameron Adam looks toward his ball after a swing at St. Andrew’s earlier this season. Adam finished eighth at the Lewis Chitengwa Memorial with an even 213.

Men’s Golf: No. 27 Northwestern concludes regular season with third-place finish at Lewis Chitengwa Memorial

April 15, 2025
Senior Felix Nordby and junior Chad Miller high-five after winning a point. The two are 6-3 in their matches together this season, the most wins of any Northwestern doubles team this season.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern suffers 4-0 loss to No. 4 Ohio State in final home contest

April 15, 2025
Graduate student Saiprakash Goli serves in his match against Penn State Friday. He clinched the match for Northwestern with a 6-3, 6-4 win.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern rallies after losing doubles point, defeats Penn State 4-1

April 13, 2025
Senior Kiley Rabjohns prepares to return serve in her match on Senior Day Saturday. Rabjohns won her singles first set 6-2 before her match went unfinished.

Women’s Tennis: Homegrown talent Pratt, Rabjohns feature in last career match in Evanston

April 13, 2025
Freshman Erica Jessel approaches her opponent at the net for a handshake. Jessel paired up with senior Kiley Rabjohns at the No. 3 spot for the first time this season and won 6-2.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern snaps three-match losing streak with 4-0 sweep against Penn State

April 7, 2025
Senior Felix Nordby prepares to return serve in a match last season. Nordby has a team-high 15 singles wins this season.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern falls to No. 31 Michigan State, No. 23 Michigan in road trip

April 6, 2025
Junior Dianna Lee swings at the PING ASU Invitational, where she finished in first place by shooting a 10-under 206 and led Northwestern to a second-place finish.

Women’s Golf: Lee finishes as individual champion as No. 12 Northwestern places second at Ping ASU Invitational

April 1, 2025
Senior Felix Nordby in a match last season. Nordby won his 15th singles match of the season Saturday and now is 15-3 on the season.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern splits Saturday doubleheader against No. 23 Illinois and Youngstown State

April 1, 2025
Wide receiver A.J. Henning runs the 40-yard dash. Henning led Northwestern with 59 receptions, 603 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns last season.

Football: Ten Northwestern players take part in Pro Day, embrace team culture on way out

March 19, 2025
Senior Sydney Pratt prepares to serve in a match earlier this season. After a pair of singles victories against Nebraska and Iowa this weekend, she is now 11-0 in singles this dual season.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern drops first match to Iowa in 33 years, falls to 2-2 in Big Ten play

March 17, 2025
Sophomore Greyson Casey prepares to return a serve when Northwestern faced Wisconsin last season. Casey registered a 6-4, 7-5 win against the Badgers Friday.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern opens Big Ten season with Wisconsin win, Nebraska defeat

March 9, 2025
Sophomore Neena Feldman celebrates after winning a point earlier this season. Feldman’s 5-7, 6-3, 6-3 singles win clinched Northwestern’s first comeback from down 3-0 since 2018.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern overcomes 3-0 deficit to stun No. 30 Kansas

February 24, 2025
Senior Sydney Pratt fistbumps after a point in a match earlier this season. Pratt’s 6-2, 6-3 singles win was one of Northwestern’s two points against Vanderbilt.

Women’s Tennis: Top of Northwestern lineup struggles in 4-2 loss to Vanderbilt

February 24, 2025
Northwestern women’s tennis huddles up before its Round of 16 match at the ITA National Team Indoor Championships against Georgia.

Kronenberg and Spungin: Taking stock of Northwestern men’s and women’s tennis as Big Ten play approaches

February 19, 2025
Senior Felix Nordby in a match last season. Nordby registered two singles wins, including the clinching victory against IU Indianapolis, and a doubles win Saturday.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern returns to winning ways with 7-0 sweeps over Illinois State, IU Indianapolis

February 17, 2025
Freshman Erica Jessel and senior Sydney Pratt stand after a point in their match against No. 1 Georgia on Friday. The two registered a 6-2 win that day and a 6-0 victory against Stanford the following day.

Women’s Tennis: ‘I don’t think we’re far away’: Pollard remains optimistic after dropping 3-straight at ITA Indoor Championships

February 11, 2025
Graduate student Britany Lau prepares to serve in a match earlier this season. Lau’s win guaranteed Northwestern’s victory over Georgia Tech on Sunday.

Women’s Tennis: Lau’s gritty singles win clinches team victory over Georgia Tech

February 3, 2025
Coach Arvid Swan fist bumps sophomore Greyson Casey during a match last season.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern drops weekend matches against No. 24 Harvard, No. 7 Duke

February 3, 2025
Senior Sydney Pratt prepares to return a serve earlier this season. Pratt’s 6-2, 7-5 singles victory was one of Northwestern’s two points against Illinois on Saturday.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern falls 4-2 to Illinois despite strong singles start

January 26, 2025
Freshman Erica Jessel prepares to hit a forehand in a match against a Notre Dame player on Jan. 10. In her dual season debut against Butler, Jessel recorded wins in doubles and singles.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern’s freshmen dominate top of lineup in season opener against Butler

January 20, 2025
Graduate student Britany Lau readies to return a point against Notre Dame on Jan. 10.

Women’s Tennis: Former Brown star Britany Lau embraces collegiate journey, leadership role ahead of final Northwestern season

January 18, 2025
Sophomore Autumn Rabjohns prepares to serve in her doubles match against Notre Dame opponents Friday. Rabjohns was the only Northwestern player to go 3-0 in singles over the weekend.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern prepares for dual season with Quad Invite

January 13, 2025
Sophomore back Ilse Tromp looks to make a pass against UMass on Friday.

Field Hockey: Ilse Tromp’s stout defensive play helps Northwestern clinch second consecutive national championship appearance

November 24, 2024
Graduate student wide receiver Bryce Kirtz hauls in a reception against Michigan Saturday.

Rapid Recap: Michigan 50, Northwestern 6

November 23, 2024
Sophomore forward Ashley Sessa and senior midfielder Maddie Zimmer celebrate after scoring the game-winning goal for Northwestern.

Field Hockey: Zimmer, Sessa fuel No. 2 Northwestern’s 1-0 win over UMass in NCAA tournament semifinals

November 22, 2024
Northwestern runs out onto Wrigley Field ahead of Saturday's game against No. 2 Ohio State.

Football: Northwestern prepares for final road test at Michigan’s Big House

November 19, 2024
Northwestern coach Claire Pollard stands for the national anthem for a match last season. She’s in her 26th season as the Wildcats’ head coach.

Women’s Tennis: Pollard reflects on fall season process and results, looks forward to dual season

November 19, 2024
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch prepares to take a snap against Ohio State on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern offense collapses after promising two drives in 31-7 loss to Ohio State

November 16, 2024
Captured: Wrigley Field awaits Northwestern’s Ohio State clash

Captured: Wrigley Field awaits Northwestern’s Ohio State clash

November 15, 2024
Northwestern huddles ahead of an offensive play against Purdue on Nov. 2.

Football: Wrigley Field opener pits Northwestern against No. 2 Ohio State

November 13, 2024
Freshman Mika Dagan Fruchtman prepares to hit a ball in practice this fall. She and graduate student Britany Lau reached the semifinals of the ITA Sectional Championships.

Women’s Tennis: Lau, Dagan Fruchtman reach ITA Sectional Championship semifinals, fall short of NCAA Tournament

November 11, 2024
Senior Sydney Pratt in a match last season. Pratt logged a 2-1 singles record in East Lansing this weekend.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern competes at Michigan State, TCU as fall season winds down

November 6, 2024
Graduate student defensive end Jaylen Pate rushes off the edge against Purdue Saturday.

Football: Northwestern’s ‘bend, don’t break’ philosophy, fourth-down stops lead to 26-20 overtime win over Purdue

November 2, 2024
Graduate student running back Cam Porter dives for the pylon against Purdue Saturday.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 26, Purdue 20 (OT)

November 2, 2024
Northwestern huddles ahead of an offensive snap against Iowa Saturday.

Football: Northwestern hopes to get back on track, deny Purdue its first Big Ten win in West Lafayette

October 29, 2024
Senior Kiley Rabjohns prepares to serve in a match last season. Rabjohns went 3-0 in singles this weekend.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern players finding form as team splits between Nashville, East Lansing

October 27, 2024
Redshirt junior punters Hunter Renner and Luke Akers walk off the field after an extra point attempt in the fourth quarter.

Football: Special teams differential dooms Northwestern in 40-14 loss against Iowa

October 26, 2024
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch throws against Indiana on Oct. 5.

Football: Northwestern prepares to enter ‘hostile’ Kinnick Stadium to take on Iowa

October 21, 2024
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch scrambles against Wisconsin Saturday.

Football: Northwestern offense fails to find traction in 23-3 loss to Wisconsin

October 19, 2024
Wisconsin running back Tawee Walker looks to break to the outside against Northwestern Saturday.

Rapid Recap: Wisconsin 23, Northwestern 3

October 19, 2024
Graduate student Britany Lau serves in a match last year. In the ITA Midwest Regional Championship, she reached the singles Round of 16 and the doubles semifinals while paired with freshman Mika Dagan Fruchtman.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern’s doubles flourish at ITA Regional Championships

October 14, 2024
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch scrambles against Indiana on Oct. 5.

Football: Coming off a blowout win, Northwestern prepares for red-hot Wisconsin

October 14, 2024
Senior Felix Nordby prepares to return serve in a match last year. Nordby reached the second round in singles and the Round of 16 in doubles in the ITA Midwest Regionals.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern takes on ITA Regional Championships in East Lansing

October 13, 2024
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch throws downfield against Maryland Friday night. Lausch played his second consecutive turnover-free game in the 37-10 victory.

Football: Northwestern dominates Maryland 37-10 on the road to secure first Big Ten win

October 12, 2024
Freshman Maia Loureiro at a practice this fall. She won all three singles matches she competed in this past weekend.

Women’s Tennis: New faces shine as Northwestern opens season with Notre Dame Invite

October 9, 2024
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch throws a pass against Indiana Saturday. Lausch threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns.

Football: Northwestern set to enter College Park looking for first conference win in primetime action

October 8, 2024
Northwestern huddles before a meet earlier this season.

Cross Country: Northwestern places third at Loyola Lakefront Invite

October 6, 2024
Graduate student wide receiver A.J. Henning darts toward the endzone for the first of his two touchdown grabs against No. 23 Indiana Saturday.

Football: Kirtz’s bounce-back, Henning’s two touchdowns not enough for Northwestern to defeat No. 23 Indiana

October 6, 2024
Graduate student running back Cam Porter rushes to the outside against No. 23 Indiana Saturday.

Rapid Recap: No. 23 Indiana 41, Northwestern 24

October 5, 2024
Freshman Mika Dagan Fruchtman in practice this week. Dagan Fruchtman joins Northwestern after a professional career in Israel.

Women’s Tennis: Israeli star Mika Dagan Fruchtman readies for four years at Northwestern

October 1, 2024
Graduate student running back Cam Porter carries the ball against Eastern Illinois Sept. 14.

Football: What to watch for as Northwestern hopes to hand No. 23 Indiana its first loss

September 30, 2024
Graduate student Saiprakash Goli prepares to serve in a match last season. Goli reached the singles and doubles semifinals in the Milwaukee Tennis Classic.

Men’s Tennis: Goli, Megargee begin fall season with deep runs at Milwaukee Tennis Classic

September 29, 2024
Junior safety Devin Turner celebrates his interception against Eastern Illinois Saturday night.

Football: Northwestern set to take on Washington in first Big Ten West Coast trip in program history

September 20, 2024
Graduate student running back Cam Porter carries the ball against Eastern Illinois Saturday night.

Football: Elite rushing identity helps lift Northwestern to first 2-1 start since 2020

September 15, 2024
Northwestern's captains enter the field ahead of Sept. 7's Duke game.

Football: New quarterback, downhill running, dominant defense: What to watch for in Northwestern’s Eastern Illinois matchup

September 13, 2024
Graduate student tight end Thomas Gordon celebrates a reception in 2022's matchup with the Blue Devils.

Football: Northwestern looks to break multi-year losing streak against Duke in primetime clash

September 5, 2024
Graduate student wide receiver A.J. Henning gets set for a spring practice rep.

Football: Key returners look to lead Northwestern to another successful season

August 29, 2024
Swae Lee performs as Dillo Day 52’s headliner Saturday night. He followed in the footsteps of the headliners from the prior two years, Dominic Fike and Offset.

By the Numbers: All about Dillo Day through the years

May 19, 2024
Graduate student Britnay Lau and senior Maria Shusharina celebrate after winning a point. They won their match on Friday 6-4.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern falls in nail-biter NCAA tournament first round matchup

May 5, 2024
Members of Northwestern women’s tennis celebrate having their name called in the NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis Championships selection show. The team is set to face Arizona State in the opening round.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern holds selection show watch party to celebrate NCAA tournament return

April 29, 2024
Northwestern players celebrate on the bench after a big play earlier this season.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern acquires Stony Brook center Keenan Fitzmorris

April 28, 2024
Senior Maria Shusharina prepares to return a point during a match earlier this season. She clinched the victory for Northwestern in the quarterfinals with a 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(10) victory.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern beats Nebraska, falls to Ohio State in Big Ten Tournament semifinals

April 28, 2024
Senior Gleb Blehker ducks down before a serve during a match last week.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern’s season concludes with 4-0 loss to Michigan

April 28, 2024
Senior Saiprakash Goli celebrates after clinching the match for Northwestern. He defeated his opponent 6-1, 6-4.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern defeats undermanned Wisconsin, advances to Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals

April 25, 2024
Assistant coach Talor Battle relays information to players during a game earlier this season.

Men’s Basketball: What transfer guard Jalen Leach will bring to Northwestern

April 23, 2024
Junior Preston Knott steps up to the plate Tuesday afternoon. The Wildcats will be playing in Wrigley Field on Friday night.

All about Northwestern’s seven Wrigley Field trips

April 23, 2024
Senior Maria Shusharina and graduate student Britany Lau celebrate after winning a point. The duo went 2-0 this weekend and is 15-1 on the year.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern goes 1-1 in final weekend of regular season

April 21, 2024
Northwestern huddles during Sunday’s Senior Day match. The ’Cats secured an 11-0 record at home this season.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern secures undefeated home record with win versus Indiana on Senior Day

April 15, 2024
Graduate student Christina Hand and senior Justine Leong celebrate after winning a doubles point. The pairing won 6-0 in Friday’s tilt against Purdue.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern defeats Purdue 4-1 with strong matchplay start

April 14, 2024
Senior Justine Leong prepares to return a serve against Wisconsin. Leong lost to Wisconsin’s Maria Sholokhova 6-2, 6-1, but Northwestern has since been awarded the point for that match.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern’s weekend defeat to Wisconsin overturned

April 10, 2024
Graduate student Christina Hand gets ready to serve against Wisconsin. Hand went 4-0 this weekend in singles and doubles without dropping a set.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern wins at Minnesota, falls at home versus Wisconsin in dramatic weekend

April 7, 2024
Senior Saiprakash Goli prepares to hit the ball. Goli won in straight sets in his match against Chicago State Sunday.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern defeats Chicago State, falls to Big Ten foes Michigan and Michigan State

March 31, 2024
Junior guard Melannie Daley earlier this season. Daley scored 18 points against Michigan State on Jan. 17.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern prepares for Penn State rematch

January 24, 2024
The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Advisory Committee aims to put city officials and Evanston residents with disabilities in more regular, more formalized communication.

How the Evanston ADA Advisory Committee supports people with disabilities

November 15, 2023
Senior guard Ty Berry helps up junior guard Brooks Barnhizer. The junior scored a career-high 20 points against Western Michigan on Tuesday.

Men’s Basketball: Barnhizer scores career-high 20 points in Northwestern victory over Western Michigan

November 15, 2023
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