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Player in purple jersey holds hand to chest

[Photo] Football: After slow start to 2021 season, veterans of 2017 and 2018 turnaround campaigns preach focus to younger players

September 23, 2021
Empty stands in a football stadium.

[Photo] Ryan family makes largest donation in Northwestern history

September 22, 2021
The Weber Arch.

[Photo] Judge dismisses lawsuit against NU for charging full tuition during pandemic

September 21, 2021
Quarterback Hunter Johnson looks on. The senior threw for 66 yards, one touchdown and an interception in Northwestern’s win.

[Photo] Captured: Northwestern football secures first win of the season against Indiana State

September 13, 2021
Evan Hull breaks a tackle from an Indiana State player and continues to run with the football.

[Photo] Evan Hull leads Northwestern’s offense in win over Indiana State

September 11, 2021
Football player runs into the end zone.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern earns 24-6 win over Indiana State behind prolific ground game, stout defense

September 11, 2021
Player in purple uniform runs football

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Northwestern 24, Indiana State 6

September 11, 2021
Northwestern football player runs while Michigan State football player pursues him.

[Photo] Football: After canceling its 2020 season, Indiana State poses unique challenge to Northwestern

September 9, 2021
Graduate transfer receiver Stephon Robinson, Jr. looks downfield in his first game in Wildcat colors. Northwestern failed to defend its home turf in its season opener, losing to Michigan State 38-21.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Michigan State 38, Northwestern 21

September 3, 2021
A merchandise trailer outside a stadium features a football player flexing.

[Photo] Football: From the sidelines to the student section, Northwestern welcomes fans back to Ryan Field

September 2, 2021
A lacrosse player wearing white holds her stick and runs the ball down field guarded by a player dressed in blue with an orange lacrosse stick.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Cats poised to return to Big Ten, national dominance

August 16, 2021
A lacrosse player wearing white holds her stick and runs down field to guard a player dressed in blue with an orange lacrosse stick.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Defense plays central role in No. 2 Cats’ Final Four loss

May 30, 2021
Izzy Scane runs with the ball. The junior scored four goals in Friday's semifinal loss to Syracuse

[Photo] Rapid Recap: No. 3 Syracuse 21, No. 2 Northwestern 13

May 28, 2021
Player in purple uniform leans forward on green grass field.

[Photo] Football: After strong 2020 season, Northwestern’s defensive backs look toward the future

May 10, 2021
Lacrosse player Izzy Scane holds her lacrosse stick on the field.

[Photo] Lacrosse: NU to face Michigan for the first time in 2021 in regular season finale

April 15, 2021
Lacrosse player Sammy Mueller with her lacrosse stick.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Cats defeat Ohio State after facing first halftime deficit of 2021

April 12, 2021
Lacrosse player Sammy Mueller with her lacrosse stick.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 2 Northwestern to face No. 19 Ohio State in repeat of season-opener

April 7, 2021
Northwestern athlete wearing purple-and-white jersey celebrates while side-stepping down court

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern guard Lindsey Pulliam declares for 2021 WNBA Draft

April 1, 2021
Lacrosse player Sammy Mueller with her lacrosse stick.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 3 Cats clinch Big Ten regular season title in sweep of No. 9 Maryland

March 30, 2021
A Northwestern basketball player sits crouched in front of a red table

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Miller Kopp enters the transfer portal

March 24, 2021
Jordan Hamilton drives to the basket. The senior guard scored 17 points in No. 7 Northwestern's Round of 32 loss to No. 2 Louisville.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: No. 2 Louisville 62, No. 7 Northwestern 53

March 24, 2021
Junior guard Veronica Burton drives down the lane. She scored four points in Northwestern's Round of 64 victory.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern advances to the second round of the NCAA tournament with the Cats’ first NCAA win since 1993

March 23, 2021
Lindsey Pulliam drives to the basket. The senior guard scored 23 points in No. 7 Northwestern's victory over UCF in the Round of 64.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: No. 7 Northwestern 62, No. 10 UCF 51

March 22, 2021
Joe McKeown speaks with his players on the sideline. Northwestern clinched a berth in the NCAA Tournament Monday for the first time since the 2014-15 season.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern headed to NCAA Tournament for first time since 2015

March 15, 2021
Veronica Burton prepares to take a shot. The junior guard scored 14 points in Northwestern's loss to Maryland.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern’s lack of energy was the nail to the coffin in their disappointing 52-85 loss to Maryland

March 15, 2021
Northwestern basketball player holds the ball at midcourt, gets set to pass.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Lindsey Pulliam is leaving her mark as one of Northwestern’s greatest basketball players

March 12, 2021
Men’s player attempts a layup.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: 2020-21 Men’s Basketball Exit Survey

March 12, 2021
Veronica Burton prepares to take a shot. The junior guard scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in Northwestern's win over Michigan.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: No. 5 Northwestern 65, No. 4 Michigan 49

March 11, 2021
Chase Audige prepares to score. Audige scored six points and seven rebounds in Northwestern’s season-ending loss to Minnesota in the Big Ten Tournament.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Poor shooting ends Northwestern’s season

March 11, 2021
Veronica Burton dribbles the ball. Burton had 15 points, six rebounds, six assists and five steals in Northwestern’s dominant win over Illinois.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern advances to the next round of the Big Ten Tournament with third Illinois defeat this year

March 11, 2021
Ryan Young shoots the ball. Young scored five points and pulled down four rebounds in Northwestern’s season-ending loss to Minnesota.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Disastrous start, finish spell doom for Wildcats in season-ending loss to Minnesota

March 11, 2021
Boo Buie dribbles the basketball. Buie had seven points in Northwestern’s season-ending Big Ten Tournament loss to Minnesota.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Minnesota 51, Northwestern 46

March 10, 2021
Lindsey Pulliam drives to the basket. The senior guard scored 21 points in Northwestern's win over Illinois.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: No. 5 Northwestern 67, No. 12 Illinois 42

March 10, 2021
Northwestern athlete dribbles ball.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Despite early lead, Northwestern falls 4-2 to Ohio State

March 9, 2021
Ryan Young jumps with the ball over a Nebraska defender near the basket.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern slips by Nebraska, wins its final regular season game

March 7, 2021
Male player from Northwestern prepares to attempt the game-winning layup over male player from Nebraska

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Ryan Young comes up big again as Northwestern sneaks past Nebraska

March 7, 2021
Sophomore forward Robbie Beran backs down a Nebraska defender. Beran scored 11 points in the Cats’ win, their third consecutive victory.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Northwestern 79, Nebraska 78

March 7, 2021
Veronica Burton prepares to take a shot. The junior guard scored 19 points in Northwestern's 63-58 loss to No. 12 Michigan

[Photo] Rapid Recap: No. 12 Michigan 63, Northwestern 58

March 6, 2021
Sophomore guard Boo Buie drives against Rutgers. Buie led the Cats with 15 points and added a layup in the clutch as NU knocked off Maryland.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Young’s dominant finish lifts Northwestern to upset of Maryland

March 4, 2021
Freshman forward Ella Hase dribbles the ball up the field.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern women’s soccer gets a shutout in win over Maryland

March 1, 2021
Lindsey Pulliam celebrates a basket. Pulliam tallied 13 points on Senior Day as Northwestern fell to No. 8 Maryland 62-50.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: No. 8 Maryland 62, Northwestern 50

February 28, 2021
Ugo Achara Jr. races down the sideline. The sophomore forward’s goal in the 87th minute lifted Northwestern to a 1-0 victory over Indiana.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Late goal from Achara Jr. lifts Northwestern over Indiana for first time in more than a decade

February 27, 2021
Rom Brown dribbles the ball. The freshman midfielder registered an assist in Northwestern’s 5-2 win over Wisconsin on Tuesday.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern looks to defeat Indiana for the first time since 2011

February 26, 2021
Sophomore guard Boo Buie releases a shot against Ohio State on Dec. 26. Buie scored 25 points in Northwestern 67-59 win over Minnesota.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Northwestern 67, Minnesota 59

February 25, 2021
Veronica Burton dribbles the ball.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern swept Illinois with a scoring comeback in the second quarter

February 25, 2021
Veronica Burton dribbles the ball.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern defeats rival Illinois after dominant second quarter

February 24, 2021
Lindsey McKone runs down field during Northwestern lacrosse’s season opener on Feb. 14.

[Photo] Q&A: Lindsey McKone talks staying at Northwestern, lacrosse experiences

February 24, 2021
Ugo Achara Jr. catches up to the ball Friday against Michigan. On Tuesday against Wisconsin, the sophomore forward came through with his first two goals of the season, including a wonderstrike from inside the 18-yard box that put Northwestern up 3-0.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern scores five against Wisconsin Tuesday, wins first of the season

February 23, 2021
Sydney Wood lays up a shot. The junior guard scores 14 points in No. 24 Northwestern’s 67-54 win over Wisconsin.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: No. 24 Northwestern defeats Wisconsin 67-54, ends two game losing streak

February 21, 2021
Woman chases a basketball.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern’s high pressure defense made a strong comeback in the win over Wisconsin

February 21, 2021
Men’s player runs down field.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern opens 2021 spring season with 4-1 loss to Michigan

February 21, 2021
Miller Kopp jumps for the ball. Kopp scored four points on three field goal attempts as No. 21 Wisconsin defeated Northwestern 68-51.

Chase Audige passes the ball, guarded by a Wisconsin defender.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: No. 21 Wisconsin, 68, Northwestern 51

February 21, 2021
Joe McKeown speaks to his player on the sideline. No. 24 Northwestern lost 71-64 to Nebraska on Wednesday night, the team’s second straight defeat.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: No. 24 Northwestern’s loss to Nebraska shows improvements needed with four games left

February 18, 2021
Senior guard Lindsey Pulliam drives into the paint against a Nebraska defender. She scored 22 points Wednesday night.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Second half woes plague Wildcats in upset loss to Nebraska

February 17, 2021
Junior forward Pete Nance goes up for a block attempt against Illinois on Jan. 7. Nance scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half, but the Cats’ upset bid came up short.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Dosunmu’s late threes doom Cats’ comeback bid against Illinois

February 17, 2021
Junior attacker Izzy Scane looks down field. Scane tied Northwestern’s single-game goal record during Sunday’s match-up against Ohio State.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Scane ties record, No. 5 Northwestern rolls Ohio State

February 16, 2021
Chase Audige dunks. The redshirt sophomore guard had 11 points in Northwestern’s 64-50 loss to No. 25 Rutgers.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern can’t overcome No. 25 Rutgers in second half, drops 11th consecutive game

February 14, 2021
Anthony Gaines drives to the basket. The junior guard scored a season-high 11 points against Rutgers on Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Anthony Gaines breaks out in season-best offensive performance

February 14, 2021
Lindsey Pulliam dribbles past a Rutgers defender. No. 21 Northwestern will not play Sunday after its game against No. 12 Ohio State was postponed.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Sunday’s game against Ohio State postponed

February 14, 2021
Lindsey Pulliam pulls up for her signature jumper against Rutgers. She scored 8 points Thursday afternoon.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Lack of diverse shooting costs NU big in loss to Rutgers

February 11, 2021
Jordan Hamilton has the ball knocked out of her hand. The senior led the Wildcats with 13 points in NU’s loss to Rutgers.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats’ Big Ten title hopes take big hit with loss to Rutgers

February 11, 2021
Pete Nance tries a layup. Nance had 12 points and seven rebounds in Northwestern’s double-overtime loss.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Indiana 79, Northwestern 76 (2OT)

February 10, 2021
Pete Nance drives inside during Northwestern’s 64-56 loss to Rutgers on Jan. 31. Nance’s emergence has been a bright spot in a turbulent season.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: After a rocky start, Pete Nance is living up to the hype. Now he’s a Big Ten problem.

February 10, 2021
Veronica Burton steps into a three pointer.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: A tale of two halves for Northwestern’s offense

February 8, 2021
Jordan Hamilton dribbles the ball through half court on an offensive drive against Michigan on Jan. 3. Against Michigan State on Sunday, she chipped in with eight points and three rebounds in a winning effort.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Lindsey Pulliam secures the 63-60 win for the Cats against Michigan State

February 8, 2021
Chase Audige takes a three-pointer. Audige tallied 18 points, six rebounds and six assists in Northwestern’s loss to Purdue.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: No. 24 Purdue leads Northwestern wire to wire, sends mistake-prone Wildcats to ninth straight loss

February 7, 2021
Ryan Young backs his defender down during Northwestern’s loss to Rutgers on Jan. 31. The Cats lost their 10th straight game in a double overtime loss to Indiana.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern rallies back but falls to Rutgers for eighth-straight loss

February 1, 2021
Junior forward Pete Nance drives against Rutgers. Nance helped the Cats scare the Scarlet Knights in the final minutes, but the late push wasn’t enough.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Rutgers 64, Northwestern 56

January 31, 2021
Pete Nance lays up a shot. Northwestern will try to avoid an eighth-straight loss on Sunday against Rutgers.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Wildcats are looking to end losing streak

January 31, 2021
Temi-Thomas Ailara stands on the court. The freshman hitter and her team will not play tonight as Northwestern's matchups against Nebraska was postponed.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern’s weekend slate of matches postponed due to COVID concerns within the program

January 29, 2021
Lindsey Pulliam gathers the ball. The senior guard led the Wildcats with 27 points in Thursday night’s win at Iowa.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Clutch second-half shooting propels Northwestern to sweep of Iowa

January 29, 2021
A Big Ten official talks to Chase Audige at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Audige has been issued two technical fouls this season.

[Photo] Carroll: We need to talk about the Big Ten referees

January 28, 2021
Jordan Hamilton fires a contested jump shot. The senior guard scored 13 points in Northwestern’s loss to Indiana.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: No. 23 Northwestern prepares to embark on crucial conference slate

January 28, 2021
Abryanna Cannon lines up for a spike while matched up against Rutgers. On Friday, the sophomore outside hitter brought home a game-high 13 digs.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern earns clean sweep of Rutgers on opening weekend

January 24, 2021
Senior guard Lindsey Pulliam shoots a jumper against an Indiana defender. Pulliam scored 15 points Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: No. 21 Cats’ defensive miscues played a big role in loss against No. 16 Indiana

January 24, 2021
Veronica Burton puts up a contested shot. The junior guard had 17 points in NU’s loss to Indiana.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern collapses late in loss to No. 16 Indiana

January 24, 2021
Pete Nance shoots against Iowa. Nance’s late three-pointer against Penn State couldn’t offset the Nittany Lions’ late 10-0 run.

[Photo] Men’s basketball: Another late-game run burns Northwestern as Wildcats drop seventh consecutive game to Penn State

January 24, 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.

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

January 24, 2021
Lindsey Pulliam puts up a finger-roll layup. The senior guard scored 15 points in Northwestern's loss to Indiana.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: No. 16 Indiana 74, No. 21 Northwestern 61

January 24, 2021
Senior guard Lindsey Pulliam makes a huge grin after scoring a jumper against Illinois. Pulliam scored 28 points Thursday night.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Lindsey Pulliam’s second half dominance leads Northwestern to eleventh straight win against Illinois

January 22, 2021
Courtney Shaw goes up for a shot. The junior forward is averaging a career-high 8.0 points and a team-high 6.7 rebounds per game.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: The rise of Courtney Shaw into Northwestern’s next starting center

January 21, 2021
Chase Audige takes a three-pointer. Audige’s 16 points led both teams in Northwestern’s loss to No. 10 Wisconsin.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern stretches losing streak with second-half runs against No. 10 Wisconsin

January 20, 2021
Anthony Gaines talks to Miller Kopp in Northwestern’s loss to then-No. 5 Iowa.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: No. 10 Wisconsin 68, Northwestern 52

January 20, 2021
Redshirt freshman safety Brandon Joseph patrols the field during the Big Ten Championship game. Joseph figures to play a major role in new defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil’s plans next season.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern hires NFL’s Jim O’Neil to serve as defensive coordinator

January 19, 2021
Veronica Burton steps into a three-pointer. Against Penn State Sunday, Burton paced her team with 19 points and four assists.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Veronica Burton’s dominant effort on both ends of the floor powers Northwestern’s win over Penn State

January 18, 2021
Boo Buie gestures after making a shot. The sophomore guard scored 18 points, including 12 from behind the arc, in Saturday's loss to Penn State.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern drops fifth straight game to No. 5 Iowa in blowout loss

January 17, 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.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: No. 5 Iowa 96, Northwestern 73

January 17, 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.

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

January 12, 2021
Boo Buie takes a three. The sophomore guard has struggled recently after strong performances early in the season.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern hopes to rebound in rematch with No. 21 Ohio State

January 12, 2021
Peyton Ramsey runs with the football. The graduate transfer was a major part of Northwestern’s success in 2020.

[Photo] 2020 Northwestern football exit survey

January 11, 2021
Jordan Hamilton dribbles the ball through half court on an offensive drive against Michigan on Jan. 3. The Cats took a drubbing against Michigan, but it may have propelled them in wins against Wisconsin and Iowa this week.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern continues on their winning streak with a 77-67 win over a tough Iowa Hawkeye team

January 10, 2021
Veronica Burton blocks a jump shot. The junior guard helped No. 22 Northwestern slow Iowa’s potent offense on Saturday.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: No. 22 Northwestern showcases dynamic defense in win over Iowa

January 10, 2021
Ryan Greer drives to the basket. The junior guard was the primary point guard in Thursday’s game against Illinois.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: “A tale of two different games” as Northwestern’s double-digit lead evaporates in loss to No. 12 Illinois

January 8, 2021
Chase Audige dribbles down the floor. Audige had just four points in Thursday's loss to Illinois.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: No. 12 Illinois 81, Northwestern 56

January 7, 2021
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[Photo] Football: Tracking all the Northwestern football transfers, returners this offseason

January 5, 2021
Robbie Beran dunks. The sophomore forward was held scoreless in Wednesday's game against Ohio State.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: No. 19 Northwestern has no answers for No. 16 Michigan in second straight loss

January 4, 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.

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

January 3, 2021
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