The University of Chicago is supposed to be one of Northwestern’s chief academic rivals — not one of its top athletic adversaries. So the Wildcats’ 9-7 loss Wednesday to the Maroons (24-12)...

Although they won't admit it, the Wildcats know they need a sweep. Entering a weekend series against Ohio State (30-13, 12-6), Northwestern (19-18, 7-11) faces an uphill battle to qualify for the Big...