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John Riker, Gameday Editor

John is a Medill senior from North Potomac, Maryland, and he really enjoys Star Wars. He currently works as the Gameday (football) editor and in the past has served in the web and sports editor positions. Last spring, he covered the NBA playoffs, the NFL Draft and the Atlanta Braves for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution through Medill's journalism residency program. You can contact him through his email.

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Chase Audige reacts in Northwestern’s Jan-31 loss to Rutgers. Audige led the Cats’ offensive effort with 18 points against Purdue, but the host Boilermakers held on to win 75-70.

Rapid Recap: Purdue 75, Northwestern 70

February 6, 2021
A photo of Tiger Woods featured in “Tiger.” The two-part HBO original documentary delves into the life of the golfing legend.

Reel Thoughts

January 28, 2021
Pat Fitzgerald lifts up the Holiday Bowl Trophy after Northwestern took down Utah 31-20 on New Years Day in 2019. He’ll hope for more celebrations like that in the next ten years, having just signed a decade-long contract extension to stay at NU.

Riker: Wildcat football’s biggest win of the season comes at the end with Fitzgerald extension

January 28, 2021
Sophomore guard Chase Audige defends an opponent in Northwestern’s home loss to Iowa. The Cats dropped their seventh straight contest on Saturday night.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern loses seventh straight in late collapse to Penn State

January 24, 2021
Anthony Gaines talks to Miller Kopp in Northwestern’s loss to then-No. 5 Iowa.

Rapid Recap: No. 10 Wisconsin 68, Northwestern 52

January 20, 2021
Coach Chris Collins reacts to the on-court action. The Cats surrendered 49 first half points to No. 5 Iowa and suffered their fifth consecutive loss.

Rapid Recap: No. 5 Iowa 96, Northwestern 73

January 17, 2021
Boo Buie takes a three. The sophomore guard has struggled recently after strong performances early in the season.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern can’t complete rally in loss to No. 21 Ohio State

January 14, 2021
Sydney Wood sets up the offense. The postponement of the Cats’ January 14 game at Rutgers gives No. 22 Northwestern an eight-day hiatus.

Women’s Basketball: Game against Rutgers postponed due to COVID

January 12, 2021
Chase Audige dribbles down the floor. Audige had just four points in Thursdays loss to Illinois.

Rapid Recap: No. 12 Illinois 81, Northwestern 56

January 7, 2021
Sophomore guard Boo Buie launches a three against Ohio State. The Wildcats struggled from behind the arc against No. 16 Michigan, connecting on just five of 18 attempts.

Men’s Basketball: In 19-point loss, No. 19 Northwestern outpaced by No. 16 Michigan’s hot 3-point shooting

January 4, 2021
Freshman guard Ty Berry celebrates after the Cats pull out a 71-70 victory over No. 23 Ohio State.

Men’s Basketball: Cats edge No. 23 Ohio State, improve to 3-0 in Big Ten for first time since 1968

December 26, 2020
Chase Audige gave the Wildcats the offensive spark they needed against Indiana. The sophomore guard finished with 17 points, all in the final nine minutes.

Men’s Basketball: Audige’s second half explosion leads Wildcats to perfect Big Ten start

December 25, 2020
The Wildcats huddle during their ACC/Big Ten Challenge matchup against Pitt. Northwestern lost by a point after a disastrous final minute.

Men’s Basketball: Pittsburgh wins on last-second dunk, deals NU first loss

December 10, 2020
Chase Audige tries a three-pointer. Audige scored a career-high 25 points against No. 21 Ohio State, but couldn’t get going from three-point range, finishing the night 1 for 7.

Men’s Basketball: Transfer Chase Audige makes impressive NU debut in blowout win

December 3, 2020
Stills from “The Mandalorian.” Season Two of the acclaimed Disney+ show has built on the success of the first outing and pushed it to new heights.

Reel Thoughts: Mandalorian Season Two sends Star Wars hurtling forward

November 20, 2020
Lindsey Pulliam goes up for a layup. Pulliam was named to the mid-season Wooden Award Top 25 on Thursday.

Women’s Basketball: Pulliam named media’s Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year

November 13, 2020
Dererk Pardon dribbles the ball during Northwestern’s last game at the United Center, in 2019. The United Center is slated to host NCAA Regionals in 2022 and 2026.

Northwestern to serve as host school for 2026 NCAA regional

October 18, 2020
A still from “Class Action Park.” The HBO documentary takes a deep dive into a dangerous water park, and all the trauma that came from it.

Reel Thoughts: HBO documentary “Class Action Park” provides thrills and chills

October 14, 2020
Pete Nance takes a layup. NU will look to Nance and fellow junior forward Miller Kopp to take the team to contention in the Big Ten.

Men’s Basketball: Kopp, Nance look to make Wildcats conference contenders

August 16, 2020
Aubrey Roberts, whose cross country career came to a premature end due to the coronavirus. The cross country team will look to capitalize on a reworked training regimen.

Cross Country: Northwestern looks to capitalize on reworked training regimen

August 16, 2020
Chris Collins and Jim Phillips sit courtside at a game. The NCAA and its athletic programs face an uncertain future for collegiate sports.

Riker: With or without games, this fall will be the most important season in NCAA history

August 16, 2020
Aubrey Roberts runs alongside her teammates. The COVID-19 pandemic brought a premature end to the senior’s NU career.

Cross Country: Wildcats find “mental escape” in distance training

May 18, 2020
A Northwestern swimmer leaps into the water. With swimming pools not a training option for most of the team, the Wildcats have found alternative means to continue working out.

Swimming: Wildcats translate competitive mindset to new terrain

May 5, 2020
(Daily file photo by Joshua Hoffman). Miller Kopp drives the lane. The sophomore forward led the team in scoring Saturday.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 80, No. 20 Penn State 69

March 7, 2020
Abbie Wolf makes a move against Illinois. The senior forward/center has developed into one of the Big Ten’s best post-up players in her four years in Evanston.

Women’s Basketball: Abbie Wolf joined Northwestern without her own post-up game. Now she’s the anchor inside for the Big Ten champs

March 6, 2020
Robbie Beran prepares to dribble. The freshman forward scored six points on Wednesday.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats’ offense falters in road loss to Wisconsin

March 5, 2020
Men’s player Michael Trautwein crouches on the basepath, leading off from first base.

Baseball: Northwestern suffers weekend sweep to South Florida

March 3, 2020
Boo Buie handles the ball. Buie and the Wildcats dropped their 12th game in a row Thursday to Illinois.

Men’s Basketball: Fighting Illini complete season sweep of Wildcats

February 28, 2020
(Daily file photo by Joshua Hoffman). Pat Spencer drives the lane. The grad transfer guard struggled to score Sunday against Minnesota

Rapid Recap: Minnesota 83 Northwestern 57

February 23, 2020
Brennan Dwyer moves down the field. The junior finished with a program-record 21 draw controls in Sunday’s win over Arizona State.

Lacrosse: Behind Dwyer’s record performance, Cats roll Arizona State

February 16, 2020
Sophomore Miller Kopp dives for a loose ball. Kopp scored 10 points on 3 of 12 shooting.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats’ offense falters in 25-point home loss to Michigan

February 13, 2020
Robbie Beran surveys the floor. The freshman forward started for the Wildcats on Saturday

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern hopes to rebound, pull off home upset of Michigan

February 11, 2020
Miller Kopp shots a three pointer. The sophomore forward nailed three three-pointers from behind the arc on Saturday.

Men’s Basketball: Purdue steals win in final seconds, hands Northwestern 10th Big Ten loss

February 2, 2020
Pat Spencer gets hit as he shoots. The graduate transfer guard finished with 11 points on Wednesday.

Rapid Recap: Michigan State 79, Northwestern 50

January 29, 2020
Boo Buie makes a move. The guard finished with 10 points but struggled shooting from the floor in NU’s loss to Ohio State.

Men’s Basketball: Boo Buie takes another step in injury comeback against Ohio State

January 27, 2020
Pat Spencer looks to make a move. The Wildcats dropped their third conference game in a row to Maryland on Thursday.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern fumbles away late lead to Maryland

January 22, 2020
(Daily file photo by Joshua Hoffman). Ryan Young takes a layup. The freshman center scored a career-high 25 points Sunday.

Rapid Recap: No. 24 Illinois 75, Northwestern 71

January 18, 2020
Pat Spencer dribbles the ball. Northwestern plays at Illinois on Saturday.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern aiming to upset No. 24 Illinois

January 16, 2020
Miller Kopp makes a move through two defenders. The Wildcats dropped their fifth Big Ten contest of the season to Iowa on Thursday night.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats run out of gas, fall to Iowa at home

January 15, 2020
Miller Kopp shoots the ball. The sophomore finished the game with 15 points.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 62, Nebraska 57

January 11, 2020
Pete Nance looks to make a pass. Northwestern will look for its first Big Ten win of the season on Saturday.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats look for first Big Ten win against Nebraska

January 9, 2020
(Daily file photo by Joshua Hoffman). Pat Spencer dribbles the ball. The grad transfer guard scored 22 points Sunday.

Men’s Basketball: Down to seven-man rotation, Northwestern can’t keep up with Minnesota

January 5, 2020
Pete Nance shoots a free throw. The sophomore forward scored 16 points and 10 rebounds on Tuesday.

Men’s Basketball: Scoring drought dooms Northwestern as Wildcats fall to Radford

November 20, 2019
Kayla Byrne runs in a crowded pack of athletes. The freshman finished her 6k Friday with a time of 22:53.7.

Cross Country: Northwestern “hungry for more” after strong effort at NCAA Regionals

November 18, 2019
Sarah McCoy runs in the race. The sophomore runner will look to lead her team to a successful weekend at NCAA Regionals.

Cross Country: Northwestern plans to “put it all out there” in their possible final race of the season

November 15, 2019
Kayla Byrne runs. The freshman cross country runner finished just outside the top 100 at the Big Ten Championships.

In season’s ‘most important race of the season,’ NU stumbles to bottom of standings

November 5, 2019
Cross country runners at the 2019 Loyola Lakefront Invite. With the 2020 season up in the air, Northwestern cross country is focusing on staying healthy and staying connected outside of practice.

Cross Country: Northwestern faces tough test at Sunday’s Big Ten Championships

October 31, 2019
Northwestern runs in a pack. The Wildcats placed fifth out of 26 on Saturday.

Cross Country: McCardell, O’Brien, Nicholson lead Cats to 5th in NCAA Pre-Nationals

October 21, 2019
Amanda Davis runs in a race. The junior runner participated at the Loyola Lakefront Invite.

Cross Country: Northwestern aims for progress at NCAA Pre Nationals

October 16, 2019
Temi Thomas-Ailara stares at her opponent. The freshman outside hitter led the team with 21 kills against Purdue.

Volleyball: Northwestern comes up short against rivals No. 17 Purdue, Indiana

October 6, 2019
Nia Robinson hits the ball. The junior outside hitter is second on the team in points.

Volleyball: Northwestern looks to get back on track against No. 17 Purdue, Indiana

October 3, 2019
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