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Graduate student linebacker Greyson Metz warms up ahead of Northwestern’s game against Iowa on Oct. 26. Metz has tallied 33 total tackles this season.

[Photo] Football: Greyson Metz embraces journey ahead of Northwestern’s final regular season games

November 19, 2024
Northwestern runs out onto Wrigley Field ahead of Saturday's game against No. 2 Ohio State.

[Photo] 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.

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

November 19, 2024
Graduate student safety Coco Azema celebrates a stop against Purdue on Nov. 2. Azema called Harlon Barnett a players' coach on Tuesday.

[Photo] Football: Harlon Barnett’s winding journey reaches new home at Northwestern

November 12, 2024
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch throws on the sideline at Purdue on Nov. 2. Lausch threw for 250 yards in his last outing against the Boilermakers.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern’s Jack Lausch prepares for first Wrigley Field start

November 12, 2024
Redshirt sophomore running back Joseph Himon II celebrates against Purdue.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern’s season is on the line — it will be decided at Wrigley Field

November 11, 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.

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

November 11, 2024
Senior midfielder Maddie Zimmer fires a pass during a game earlier this season. Zimmer won Big Ten Player of the Year Wednesday.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Zimmer named Big Ten Player of the Year as No. 1 Northwestern wins plethora of season awards

November 6, 2024
Senior Sydney Pratt in a match last season. Pratt logged a 2-1 singles record in East Lansing this weekend.

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

November 5, 2024
The two-way contract will allow Buie to play for the New York Knicks and their G-League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks, this season.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Boo Buie signs two-way contract with New York Knicks

November 5, 2024
Coach David Braun stands on the sideline during Saturday’s 40-14 loss at Iowa.

[Photo] Football: Mozarsky: Northwestern’s struggles can be attributed to all sides of the ball

October 31, 2024
Northwestern huddles ahead of an offensive snap against Iowa Saturday.

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

October 29, 2024
Freshman wide receiver Drew Wagner accelerates into open space Saturday at Iowa. Wagner scored a 72-yard punt return touchdown against the Hawkeyes.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern walk-on Drew Wagner carves out punt returner role in true freshman season

October 29, 2024
Senior midfielder Regan Cornelius carries the ball during a game earlier this season. Cornelius scored against Michigan State Sunday.

[Photo] Field Hockey: No. 1 Northwestern secures outright Big Ten title with 5-0 romp of Michigan State

October 27, 2024
Redshirt junior defensive lineman Najee Story gets set ahead of a down against Indiana on Oct. 5.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern braces for Iowa’s dynamic rushing game

October 22, 2024
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch throws against Indiana on Oct. 5.

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

October 21, 2024
Redshirt freshman cornerback Josh Fussell drops into coverage against Indiana on Oct. 5. Fussell has stepped into an elevated role in the secondary this season.

[Photo] Football: Josh Fussell steps into elevated secondary role for Northwestern

October 15, 2024
Offensive line coach Bill O’Boyle at Northwestern’s Pro Day in March.

[Photo] Football: Q&A: O’Boyle talks offensive line, coaching lineage

October 15, 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.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] 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.

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

October 13, 2024
Freshman Maia Loureiro at a practice this fall. She won all three singles matches she competed in this past weekend.

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

October 9, 2024
Coach David Braun ahead of Northwestern's game against Indiana Saturday.

[Photo] Football: Braun, Northwestern strive for improvement against Maryland amid two-game losing skid

October 8, 2024
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch throws a pass against Indiana Saturday. Lausch threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns.

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

October 8, 2024
Redshirt sophomore defensive end Anto Saka enters Martin Stadium ahead of Northwestern’s Saturday game against Indiana. Saka has tallied a team-high 2.5 sacks this season.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern’s Saka gears up for his Maryland homecoming

October 8, 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.

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

September 29, 2024
Graduate student midfielder Josie Aulicino in a game last year. Aulicino played all 90 minutes and mustered four shots — two on target — in a draw with Maryland Thursday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern out-shoots Maryland in goalless draw

September 26, 2024
Thrasher said he learned about his class cancellations from students days after Cook County prosecutors dropped misdemeanor charges against him in July for his participation in the Deering encampment.

[Photo] Thousands of colleagues sign petition supporting Medill professor after NU cancels his classes

September 23, 2024
Senior defender Emma Phillips in a game last year. Phillips scored the lone goal in Northwestern’s 2-1 defeat to Ohio State Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern loses late lead, falls to No. 17 Ohio State 2-1

September 23, 2024
Coach David Braun addresses a spring practice crowd. Braun's Wildcats defeated Miami (Ohio) 13-6 Saturday.

[Photo] McQueary: A new hope has sparked in Evanston under fearless Braun

September 1, 2024
Graduate student wide receiver A.J. Henning gets set for a spring practice rep.

[Photo] Football: Key returners look to lead Northwestern to another successful season

August 29, 2024
The move places Jackson atop an athletic department that made two national championship appearances — in field hockey and lacrosse — and experienced widespread success in the last year.

[Photo] Mark Jackson named Northwestern’s next athletic director

August 29, 2024
Northwestern is expected to finalize a deal with Villanova’s Mark Jackson within the next 24 hours.

[Photo] Northwestern expected to tap Villanova’s Mark Jackson as next athletic director

August 28, 2024
Graduate student wide receiver A.J. Henning will be a key returner for new offensive coordinator Zach Lujan to lean on this season.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern embracing realigned conference challenge at Big Ten Media Days

July 25, 2024
Northwestern graduate student attacker Izzy Scane won her second consecutive Tewaaraton Award Thursday night.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern’s Izzy Scane wins 2024 Tewaaraton Award

May 30, 2024
Madison and Samantha Smith (right) jog off the field together during a game earlier this season.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern’s ‘Smithsters’ form key draw circle tandem

May 25, 2024
Fran Argentieri high-fives a member of Northwestern's coaching staff following a goal earlier this season.

[Photo] Lacrosse: ‘You’re more than just an athlete’: Argentieri, Johnson promote mental health awareness for student-athletes

May 25, 2024
Graduate student attackers Izzy Scane and Erin Coykendall hug during their second-round victory over Denver.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Breaking down No. 1 Northwestern, Florida’s key figures

May 22, 2024
In a battle of former ALC rivals, No. 1 Northwestern and Florida will meet for the first time since 2014 Friday.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern prepares for Florida Final Four fight

May 22, 2024
Freshman outfielder Jackson Freeman swings at a pitch during a game earlier this season. Freeman had five RBIs on the weekend, homering twice.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern’s season concludes with series loss to Minnesota

May 19, 2024
Freshman pitcher Riley Grudzielanek pitches the ball. Grudzielanek pitched in each of Northwestern’s four games at the NCAA regional in Austin, Texas.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern ends season with two losses to No. 1 Texas in NCAA tournament

May 19, 2024
Sophomore outfielder Kansas Robinson prepares for an at-bat. Robinson had two hits and two RBIs in Northwestern’s win over Saint Francis (PA).

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern beats Saint Francis (PA) in opening NCAA Tournament game

May 17, 2024
Sophomore attacker Madison Taylor eyes the cage against Denver. Taylor became the first Northwestern sophomore to record 100 points since Shannon Smith during Sunday’s victory.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern seeks fifth consecutive Final Four appearance against No. 8 Penn

May 15, 2024
Northwestern celebrates after clinching its third consecutive regular season Big Ten title earlier this month.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern punches sixth consecutive NCAA tournament ticket

May 12, 2024
Graduate student attacker Erin Coykendall smiles ahead of Northwestern's Big Ten championship victory over Penn State.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern’s Erin Coykendall nears storied college career’s conclusion

May 9, 2024
Northwestern looks to regroup following a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal loss to Indiana.

[Photo] Softball: No. 23 Northwestern drops Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal to Indiana

May 9, 2024
Northwestern attackers Izzy Scane and Madison Taylor were named Tewaaraton Finalists Thursday.

[Photo] Northwestern’s Taylor, Scane named Tewaaraton Finalists

May 9, 2024
Sophomores Kansas Robinson and Kelsey Nader discuss strategy between at-bats.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern’s sophomore sluggers Kansas Robinson and Kelsey Nader prepare for the postseason

May 8, 2024
Owen McElfatrick in a game earlier this season. McElfatrick hit two home runs, including a grand slam, against Milwaukee Wednesday.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern nabs two wins on back-to-back days thanks to offensive firepower

May 8, 2024
Coach Kate Drohan’s squad prepares for its final game of the regular season against Indiana. No. 23 Northwestern collected eight all-conference honors Wednesday.

[Photo] Softball: No. 23 Northwestern collects eight Big Ten honors, Drohan named Coach of the Year

May 8, 2024
Junior outfielder Ayana Lindsey loads up for a pitch in NU’s April victory over Michigan. Lindsey leads the team in two-out hits this season.

[Photo] Softball: No. 23 Northwestern readies for Big Ten Tournament

May 8, 2024
Graduate student attacker Izzy Scane fires a free-position shot during her team’s early March matchup with Denver.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern awaits western second round challenger

May 8, 2024
Graduate student Britnay Lau and senior Maria Shusharina celebrate after winning a point. They won their match on Friday 6-4.

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

May 5, 2024
Junior catcher Bennett Markinson celebrates hitting a triple. Markinson had three hits in Northwestern's three losses to Iowa this weekend

[Photo] Baseball: Iowa hands Northwestern third consecutive series sweep

May 5, 2024
Junior midfielder Samantha Smith looks to jumpstart an attack. Smith has pulled down a team-high 86 draw controls this season.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern and No. 12 Johns Hopkins set for Big Ten Tournament semifinal showdown

May 1, 2024
Junior infielder Ayana Lindsey high-fives teammates before a game.

[Photo] Softball: Two-out hitting powers Northwestern to series sweep over Nebraska

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.

[Photo] 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.

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

April 28, 2024
Graduate student defender Jane Hansen accelerates through the midfield in an early March matchup against Denver. Hansen tallied 26 ground balls and 23 caused turnovers in 15 regular season games.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern’s Jane Hansen helps fortify stout defensive unit ahead of postseason play

April 24, 2024
Sophomore attacker Madison Taylor gears up for No. 1 Northwestern’s late-March game against Rutgers. Seven Wildcats earned spots on All-Big Ten teams Wednesday.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern earns seven All-Big Ten honors

April 24, 2024
Sophomore shortstop Bridget Donahey prepares to field a ball.

[Photo] Softball: Fueled by family, Bridget Donahey makes mark at Northwestern

April 23, 2024
Brendan Sullivan drops back to pass against Maryland last season. Sullivan announced his entrance into the transfer portal on Tuesday.

[Photo] Football: Quarterback Brendan Sullivan enters transfer portal

April 23, 2024
Coach Ben Greenspan surveys the field.

[Photo] Big Ten Baseball Recap: Northwestern drops series sweep to Illinois

April 22, 2024
People look at one another while holding a sign that reads “We demand ceasefire now.”

[Photo] Evanston Ceasefire coalition clashes with City Council over resolution

April 22, 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.

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

April 21, 2024
Graduate student attacker Dylan Amonte surveys her attacking options from behind the cage in the March 30 Rutgers matchup. Amonte scored the game-winning goal in Northwestern’s 13-12 victory over Michigan Sunday.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern takes down No. 4 Michigan, secures outright Big Ten regular season title

April 21, 2024
Graduate student pitcher Ashley Miller winds up for a pitch. Miller pitched in all three games at Purdue, earning two wins and her fifth complete-game shutout of the season.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern wins two of three games at Purdue, secures 12th straight conference series victory

April 21, 2024
Northwestern players celebrate sophomore attacker Madison Taylor’s goal against Denver. Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller said she looks for players with an underdog mentality on the recruiting trail.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Kelly Amonte Hiller guides Northwestern into new era through recruiting

April 16, 2024
Freshman catcher Emma Raye loads up for a pitch. Raye went 2-for-2 with a double and a home run against Illinois Tuesday.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern defeats Illinois 4-1 at home

April 16, 2024
Freshman utility player Isabel Cunnea high-fives teammates before a game.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern’s South Side freshman Isabel Cunnea makes waves on the North Shore

April 15, 2024
Sophomore infielder Kansas Robinson high-fives coach Kate Drohan as she rounds the bases. Robinson logged three RBIs in the ’Cats’ series against Maryland.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern sweeps Maryland, extends unbeaten home streak

April 14, 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.

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

April 14, 2024
Graduate student outfielder Angela Zedak loads up for a pitch. Zedak was 4-for-4 with three homeruns in Northwestern’s win over Illinois Tuesday.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern secures midweek run-rule win at Illinois

April 10, 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.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Northwestern’s weekend defeat to Wisconsin overturned

April 10, 2024
Junior utility player Preston Knott rounds third base. Knott collected two home runs in Northwestern’s game against Penn State Saturday.

[Photo] Baseball: Pitching woes hurt Northwestern in series loss to Penn State

April 7, 2024
Northwestern huddles ahead of its game against Rutgers last Saturday.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern set for heavyweight bout at No. 2 Maryland

April 3, 2024
Coach Ben Greenspan surveys the field.

[Photo] B1G Baseball Recap: No. 24 Nebraska extends blazing hot winning streak

April 1, 2024
Graduate student midfielder Jane Hansen darts up the field against Denver. Hansen tallied four caused turnovers in Chapel Hill Monday.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 3 Northwestern secures 16-10 bounce-back victory at No. 13 North Carolina

March 26, 2024
Graduate student attacker Dylan Amonte runs toward the cage.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Penn State 14, No. 1 Northwestern 13 (OT)

March 22, 2024
Graduate student guard Boo Buie runs the offense, while coach Chris Collins watches on from the bench.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s second consecutive March Madness bid serves a testament to Buie, Collins’ mutual belief

March 18, 2024
Graduate student attacker Izzy Scane holds the ball in the offensive zone. Scane scored a season-high seven goals against No. 12 Johns Hopkins Saturday.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Izzy Scane’s season-high seven goals leads No. 1 Northwestern to conference-opening victory over No. 12 Johns Hopkins

March 16, 2024
Junior guard Brooks Barnhizer elevates to dunk the ball against Penn State. Barnhizer was named to the Big Ten All-Defensive Team and received a third-team all-conference nod.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern gears up for Big Ten Tournament grudge match with Wisconsin

March 14, 2024
Graduate student attacker Erin Coykendall winds up for a free-position shot against Marquette on Feb. 19. Coykendall secured a first-quarter hat trick at Boston College Thursday.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 3 Northwestern’s big-three rises to the occasion in 14-11 victory over No. 1 Boston College

February 29, 2024
Junior midfielder Emerson Bohlig carries the ball upfield against Marquette Monday. Bohlig scored a goal and corralled five draw controls at Colorado Thursday.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 4 Northwestern overpowers No. 20 Colorado in 19-14 road victory

February 22, 2024
Northwestern’s attack celebrates a goal against Marquette Monday. The ‘Cats will face No. 20 Colorado in Boulder Thursday.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 4 Northwestern readies for road clash against No. 20 Colorado

February 21, 2024
Entering Thursday’s contest against Michigan, Boo Buie is on the cusp of program history.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern looks to continue winning ways against Michigan, Buie approaches history

February 21, 2024
Junior guard Melannie Daley pulls up for a jumper.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Women’s Basketball: Northwestern trounced by Purdue 74-48

February 16, 2024
Alex Spanos dons his patented purple polo.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern promotes Alex Spanos to director of sports performance for football

February 7, 2024
Senior wide receivers A.J. Henning and Bryce Kirtz, and junior wideout Calvin Johnson II celebrate after Henning’s touchdown against Maryland. Henning and Kirtz were named All-Big Ten offense honorees on Wednesday.

[Photo] Football: Three Wildcats earn 2023 All-Big Ten offense honorees

November 29, 2023
Redshirt senior defensive back Coco Azema returns a kickoff along the sideline against Maryland.

[Photo] Football: ‘It’s why you play college football’: Defensive back Coco Azema seals Northwestern’s Maryland upset

October 29, 2023
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