Ella is a Medill sophomore from New Jersey studying journalism and international studies. She’s previously covered football, men’s basketball, lacrosse and men’s soccer on beats for the sports desk. On campus, she’s on the executive board of Northwestern World Cup and the Northwestern Sports Analytics Group, and is a member of the NU chapter of the Association for Women in Sports Media. You can reach Ella via Twitter or email.
Ella Brockway, Sports Editor
| Jan 23, 2020 | Women’s Basketball: An oral history of how Northwestern went viral on TikTok (Story) |
| Jan 20, 2020 | Women’s Basketball: Northwestern finally enters AP Poll at No. 22 (Story) |
| Jan 15, 2020 | Women’s Basketball: Northwestern readies for face-off against No. 15 Indiana (Story) |
| Jan 15, 2020 | Football: Quarterback TJ Green granted sixth year of eligibility, will return in 2020 (Story) |
| Jan 13, 2020 | Lacrosse: Amonte Hiller named Tewaaraton Legends Award recipient (Story) |
| Jan 08, 2020 | Northwestern alumna Meghan Markle, husband to “step back” as senior members of British royal family (Story) |
| Aug 19, 2019 | Northwestern basketball in France and Italy: What you need to know (Story) |
| Aug 18, 2019 | Football Q&A: Garrett Dickerson talks Northwestern, New York Giants and NFL career (Story) |
| Aug 13, 2019 | Football: Still no alcohol sales at Ryan Field for 2019 season, school confirms (Story) |
| Jun 04, 2019 | Big Ten names NFL exec as next commissioner, Phillips to remain in Evanston (Story) |
| May 30, 2019 | Football: NU to play at Wrigley Field in 2022, 2024 and 2026, Fitzgerald says on podcast (Story) |
| May 28, 2019 | Lacrosse: Northwestern ends season with blowout Final Four loss to Maryland (Story) |
| May 24, 2019 | Rapid Recap: No. 1 Maryland 25, No. 4 Northwestern 13 (Story) |
| May 23, 2019 | Lacrosse: Northwestern and Maryland to meet for third time this season in semifinal showdown (Story) |
| May 23, 2019 | Report: Northwestern received Big Ten payout of roughly $54 million for fiscal year 2018 (Story) |
| May 22, 2019 | Lacrosse: Northwestern’s Amonte Hiller, Maryland’s Reese talk Final Four in teleconference (Story) |
| May 19, 2019 | Women’s Golf: Wildcats sit in eighth place after second round of NCAA Championships (Story) |
| May 17, 2019 | Lacrosse: No. 4 Northwestern readies for quarterfinal rematch with No. 5 Syracuse (Story) |
| May 13, 2019 | Men’s Basketball: Northwestern adds William and Mary transfer Chase Audige (Story) |
| May 11, 2019 | Lacrosse: As NCAA Tournament begins, Wildcats inspired by memory of beloved Texas high school coach (Story) |
| May 10, 2019 | Lacrosse: Northwestern prepares for opening matchup of NCAA Tournament (Story) |
| May 08, 2019 | Women’s Basketball: Kunaiyi-Akpanah to take part in Chicago Sky training camp (Story) |
| May 06, 2019 | Lacrosse: Scane, Lasota and Amonte Hiller earn end-of-year Big Ten awards (Story) |
| May 06, 2019 | A Royal Reveal: Wildcat Meghan Markle gives birth to a baby boy Archie (Story) |
| May 06, 2019 | Brockway: In Big Ten Tournament win, Kelly Amonte Hiller climbs the mountain (Story) |
| May 06, 2019 | Men’s Basketball: Transfers announce destinations for 2019-20 season (Story) |
| May 01, 2019 | Women’s Tennis: Hand receives at-large bid to NCAA Singles Championships (Story) |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Women’s Tennis: Wildcats fall in Big Ten semifinals, but earn spot in NCAA Tournament (Story) |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Football: Northwestern operations assistant follows NFL dreams at Women’s Careers in Football Forum (Story) |
| Apr 28, 2019 | Football: Thorson drafted by Eagles, four other Wildcats sign with NFL teams (Story) |
| Apr 27, 2019 | Football: Clayton Thorson picked 167th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in NFL Draft (Story) |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Football: Witness in college basketball bribery trial testifies he paid football players, including from Northwestern (Story) |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Women’s Tennis: Wildcats finish regular season with two Big Ten matches (Story) |
| Apr 19, 2019 | Lacrosse: No. 6 Wildcats pick up third top-10 win of the season against No. 8 Michigan (Story) |
| Apr 17, 2019 | Football: Kurt Anderson pleased with spring progress for NU’s offensive line (Story) |
| Apr 16, 2019 | Football: As spring practice ends, starting quarterback competition continues (Story) |
| Apr 15, 2019 | Women’s Tennis: Wildcats fall to Minnesota, Wisconsin over weekend in historic losing streak (Story) |
| Apr 11, 2019 | Men’s Soccer: Wildcats play Real Madrid, Liverpool youth teams on spring break (Story) |
| Apr 10, 2019 | Women’s Tennis: Wildcats drop back-to-back matches to Michigan, Michigan State (Story) |
| Apr 09, 2019 | Lacrosse: Izzy Scane earns fourth-straight Big Ten Freshman of the Week award (Story) |
| Apr 06, 2019 | Rapid Recap: Arizona 56, Northwestern 42 (Story) |
| Apr 02, 2019 | Women’s Tennis: Cats win five straight matches, stay undefeated in Big Ten play (Story) |
| Mar 13, 2019 | Rapid Recap: Illinois 74, Northwestern 69 OT (Story) |
| Mar 09, 2019 | Men’s Basketball: Wildcats continue tradition of player-designed jerseys for Saturday’s Senior Day (Story) |
| Mar 07, 2019 | Men’s Basketball: Wildcats take advantage of Wesson-less Ohio State in first half en route to win (Story) |
| Feb 27, 2019 | Football Notebook: Cats open spring practice with heightened expectations (Story) |
| Feb 24, 2019 | Men’s Basketball: Pardon and Law spark NU offense in loss to Wisconsin (Story) |
| Feb 21, 2019 | Men’s Basketball: Losing streak extends to seven as Wildcats fall at Ohio State (Story) |
| Feb 16, 2019 | Rapid Recap: Nebraska 59, Northwestern 50 (Story) |
| Feb 08, 2019 | Men’s Basketball: In need of fresh confidence, Cats head to Iowa City looking for upset win (Story) |
| Jan 29, 2019 | Men’s Basketball: Chris Collins’ road to 100 wins (Story) |
| Jan 22, 2019 | Rapid Recap: Northwestern 73, Indiana 66 (Story) |
| Jan 19, 2019 | Men’s Basketball: Even without top-form Law, Cats find a way to win (Story) |
| Jan 13, 2019 | Rapid Recap: No. 2 Michigan 80, Northwestern 60 (Story) |
| Jan 03, 2019 | Men’s Basketball: Northwestern dominated by No. 8 Michigan State in 81-55 loss (Story) |
| Jan 01, 2019 | Football: In final collegiate game, former lineman Trey Klock embraces moment in the spotlight (Story) |
| Dec 09, 2018 | Football: Offensive line coach Adam Cushing to become head coach at Eastern Illinois (Story) |
| Dec 09, 2018 | Women’s Basketball: Wildcats drop third-straight game in loss to No. 18 Marquette (Story) |
| Dec 02, 2018 | Football: Haskins dominates depleted Northwestern secondary, shatters records in Ohio State win (Story) |
| Nov 21, 2018 | Football: Despite conference-worst tally, Thorson provides unique rushing option for Cats (Story) |
| Nov 17, 2018 | Rapid Recap: No. 22 Northwestern 24, Minnesota 14 (Story) |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Men’s Basketball: ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption to tape live show before NU-Binghampton game (Story) |
| Nov 12, 2018 | Football: Northwestern to offer free tickets, transportation to undergrads for Big Ten Championship Game (Story) |
| Nov 10, 2018 | Football: Wildcats’ reserves come up big in win over No. 21 Iowa (Story) |
| Nov 07, 2018 | Men’s Basketball: Wildcats ready for season opener against New Orleans (Story) |
| Nov 03, 2018 | Wildcats’ defense falters as Book shines in second half of Notre Dame victory (Story) |
| Nov 01, 2018 | Football: With nothing to lose, Cats prepare for challenge in No. 4 Notre Dame (Story) |
| Oct 29, 2018 | Men’s Soccer: Former player of coach Tim Lenahan named interim manager at Real Madrid (Story) |
| Oct 27, 2018 | Football: Defense tames Taylor, Wisconsin rushing attack in upset win (Story) |
| Oct 25, 2018 | Football: As Wildcats battle injuries, walk-ons and reserves step up (Story) |
| Oct 20, 2018 | Football: Northwestern scores late, fends off Rutgers’ upset attempt to win (Story) |
| Oct 13, 2018 | Football: Luckenbaugh steps up, hits game-winner to beat Nebraska (Story) |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Football: Five years after College GameDay, Northwestern continues upward climb into the national spotlight (Story) |
| Sep 29, 2018 | Rapid Recap: Michigan 20, Northwestern 17 (Story) |
| Sep 27, 2018 | Football: Step-up in secondary could be key for Wildcats on Saturday (Story) |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Men’s Soccer: After strong end to 2017, Cats primed for bounce-back season (Story) |
| May 30, 2018 | Men’s Basketball: Northwestern lands commitment, reclassification from 3-star recruit (Story) |
| May 28, 2018 | Curtain Call: Shelby Fredericks shines on the field and the stage (Story) |
| May 28, 2018 | Curtain Call: Sheila Nesselbush takes unconventional path from unrecruited to the record books (Story) |
| May 23, 2018 | Northwestern club rowing team bonds, succeeds at international regatta (Story) |
| May 17, 2018 | Lacrosse: Wildcats prepare for quarterfinal rematch with North Carolina (Story) |
| May 15, 2018 | Jim Phillips ranked 2nd-highest paid athletic director in nation (Story) |
| May 13, 2018 | Swimming: Jeremy Kipp hired by Northwestern, combining men’s and women’s program leadership (Story) |
| May 13, 2018 | Lacrosse: Wildcats advance to NCAA quarterfinals with historic weekend wins (Story) |
| May 06, 2018 | Lacrosse: Wildcats fall to Penn State in Big Ten semifinals, miss out on hosting NCAA regional (Story) |
| May 01, 2018 | Lacrosse: Writers ruminate about successful regular season, postseason hopes (Story) |
| Apr 25, 2018 | Lacrosse: No. 7 Wildcats face No. 3 Maryland for Big Ten regular season title (Story) |
| Apr 22, 2018 | Lacrosse: No. 7 Wildcats win 8th straight in Senior Day takedown of Rutgers (Story) |
| Apr 15, 2018 | Lacrosse: No. 7 Wildcats pick up 7th straight win at Penn State (Story) |
| Apr 12, 2018 | NU club rowing team heads to China for international regatta (Story) |
| Apr 10, 2018 | Lacrosse: Lasota earns second Big Ten weekly honor of season (Story) |
| Apr 04, 2018 | Lacrosse: No. 9 Wildcats prepare to face Ohio State, Notre Dame at home (Story) |
| Apr 02, 2018 | Lacrosse: No. 9 Wildcats win 4 straight after loss to North Carolina (Story) |
| Mar 17, 2018 | Men’s Basketball: Isiah Brown opts to transfer from Northwestern (Story) |
| Mar 08, 2018 | Lacrosse: After near-upset, No. 12 Wildcats prepare to face Marquette (Story) |
| Mar 01, 2018 | Men’s Basketball: Final four minutes doom Wildcats in Big Ten Tournament loss (Story) |
| Feb 25, 2018 | Lacrosse: No. 13 Northwestern clinch upset win over No. 7 USC (Story) |
| Feb 23, 2018 | Men’s Basketball: Wildcats lose fifth straight to Wisconsin on Senior Night (Story) |
| Feb 20, 2018 | Men’s Basketball: Second-half struggles doom Cats again (Story) |
| Feb 17, 2018 | Rapid Recap: No. 2 Michigan State 65, Northwestern 60 (Story) |
| Feb 14, 2018 | Lacrosse: No. 9 Wildcats prepare to face first ranked opponents (Story) |
| Feb 11, 2018 | Men’s Basketball: Cats’ shooting struggles continue in Maryland loss (Story) |
| Feb 08, 2018 | Lacrosse: No. 9 Wildcats look ahead to 2018 season (Story) |
| Feb 07, 2018 | Men’s Basketball: Wildcats pick up first ranked win over Michigan (Story) |
| Jan 29, 2018 | Rapid Recap: Michigan 58, Northwestern 47 (Story) |
| Jan 24, 2018 | Men’s Basketball: Second straight second-half comeback leads Wildcats over Minnesota (Story) |
| Jan 22, 2018 | Men’s Basketball: Wildcats look for first conference road win at Minnesota (Story) |
| Jan 18, 2018 | Men’s Basketball: Wildcats prepare for rematch with Penn State (Story) |
| Jan 11, 2018 | Men’s Basketball: Wildcats end skid with dominant win over Minnesota (Story) |
| Nov 19, 2017 | By coming out, men’s soccer player Robbie White makes history (Story) |
| Nov 02, 2017 | Men’s Soccer: Wildcats put season on the line against Rutgers (Story) |
| Oct 29, 2017 | Men’s Soccer: Wildcats fall to Penn State in regular season finale (Story) |
| Oct 25, 2017 | Men’s Soccer: Wildcats close home season with overtime win (Story) |
| Oct 22, 2017 | Men’s Soccer: Wildcats snap win streak in loss to Michigan State (Story) |
| Oct 20, 2017 | Men’s Soccer: Wildcats look to extend win streak against Michigan State (Story) |
| Oct 15, 2017 | Men’s Soccer: Wildcats claim first Big Ten win in shutout over Rutgers (Story) |
| Oct 09, 2017 | Men’s Soccer: After Notre Dame loss, Wildcats look to bounce back at home (Story) |
| Oct 04, 2017 | Men’s Soccer: Wildcats drop overtime thriller to No. 9 Notre Dame (Story) |