CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It has been a while since No. 21 Northwestern (20-8, 11-6 Big Ten) felt the pains of a heartbreaking loss like it did Thursday. Eyeing their sixth straight win and first season series...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Riding a five-game win streak and having been recently awarded with an AP Top 25 ranking, Northwestern traveled south on I-57 for round two against Illinois on Thursday.  In a season...

When No. 21 Northwestern and in-state rival Illinois clashed in early January, there was a sense that something special was brewing in Evanston. Redshirt senior guard Chase Audige’s 21 points and senior...

To say Northwestern (11-3, 2-1 Big Ten) had a much better performance Wednesday night than a few days ago against Big Ten foe Ohio State would be an understatement. The Wildcats outlasted Illinois (9-5,...

For the first time since 2019, Northwestern has defeated Illinois. In an inspired effort, the Wildcats protected home court in a 73-60 win over the Fighting Illini. Wednesday’s victory marks the first...