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Merry Christmas! To celebrate the occasion, Inside NU’s exec staff came up with one Christmas wish for each of Northwestern’s 18 athletic programs:
Inside NU’s Christmas wish for each Northwestern sports team
Merry Christmas! To celebrate the occasion, Inside NU’s exec staff came up with one Christmas wish for each of Northwestern’s 18 athletic programs:
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December 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Merry Christmas! To celebrate the occasion, Inside NU’s exec staff came up with one Christmas wish for each of Northwestern’s 18 athletic programs:
Injuries to Nick Martinelli and Grace Sullivan have exposed offensive flaws as Big Ten play looms.
Impact of key injuries on Northwestern men’s and women’s basketball
Injuries to Nick Martinelli and Grace Sullivan have exposed offensive flaws as Big Ten play looms.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Injuries to Nick Martinelli and Grace Sullivan have exposed offensive flaws as Big Ten play looms.
Could be a win, should be a win, but will it be is the question.
Matt Campbell sees both sides of the equation in NU’s bowl game matchup against Central Michigan.
Matt Campbell sees both sides of the equation in NU’s bowl game matchup against Central Michigan.
Why Northwestern football will/won’t beat Central Michigan
Could be a win, should be a win, but will it be is the question. If Northwestern does what it’s supposed to do, it finishes 7-6 on the year. If not, it’ll finish 6-7. Matt Campbell sees both sides of ...
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December 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Could be a win, should be a win, but will it be is the question.
Matt Campbell sees both sides of the equation in NU’s bowl game matchup against Central Michigan.
Matt Campbell sees both sides of the equation in NU’s bowl game matchup against Central Michigan.
A final week of non-conference action told us some more heading into Big Ten play, with some dramatic finishes and breakout efforts rampant.
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Big Ten Basketball Weekly: Gearing up for a Conference Gauntlet
A final week of non-conference action told us some more heading into Big Ten play, with some dramatic finishes and breakout efforts rampant.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A final week of non-conference action told us some more heading into Big Ten play, with some dramatic finishes and breakout efforts rampant.
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Hoosier hysteria continues to strike the nation as Indiana football just keeps on winning. How can NU use IU as a blueprint to make its own way to the top?
Hoosier Hysteria, Wildcat Wavering: How Indiana’s rise the top serves as a blueprint for Northwestern football
Hoosier hysteria continues to strike the nation as Indiana football just keeps on winning. It wasn’t long ago that the Wildcats and Hoosiers were in the same underwhelming spot in the Big Ten. So how ...
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December 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Hoosier hysteria continues to strike the nation as Indiana football just keeps on winning. How can NU use IU as a blueprint to make its own way to the top?
After a tough loss to George Washington, an injury-riddled Northwestern women’s basketball roster must find a way to regain confidence, especially on the offensive side of the ball.
After a historic pregame reunion, the Wildcats’ sixth straight loss was marred by key absences
After a tough loss to GW, Northwestern women’s basketball must find a way to regain confidence, especially on the offensive side of the ball.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
After a tough loss to George Washington, an injury-riddled Northwestern women’s basketball roster must find a way to regain confidence, especially on the offensive side of the ball.
For Northwestern football fans, a holiday treat is in store, as the ‘Cats are set to take on Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl on Friday.
But what will it take for the Wildcats to come out with a win?
But what will it take for the Wildcats to come out with a win?
Three keys for Northwestern football against Central Michigan
For Northwestern football fans, a holiday treat is in store, as the ‘Cats are set to take on Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl on Friday. But what will it take for the Wildcats to come out...
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December 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
For Northwestern football fans, a holiday treat is in store, as the ‘Cats are set to take on Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl on Friday.
But what will it take for the Wildcats to come out with a win?
But what will it take for the Wildcats to come out with a win?
After the final week of marquee matchups in non-conference play, where do Big Ten teams stack up in a projected NCAA Tournament bracket?
Big Ten Bracketology, Week 7: Impenetrable Iowa
After the final week of marquee matchups in non-conference play, where do Big Ten teams stack up in a projected NCAA Tournament bracket?
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December 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
After the final week of marquee matchups in non-conference play, where do Big Ten teams stack up in a projected NCAA Tournament bracket?
In Joe McKeown’s return to GW, the Wildcat head coach couldn’t get the best of his former squad, as the shorthanded ‘Cats suffered their sixth straight loss.
Rapid Reaction: Shorthanded NU unable to keep up with GW, falling 75-62 in McKeown’s homecoming
In Joe McKeown’s return to GW, the Wildcat head coach couldn’t get the best of his former squad, as the shorthanded ‘Cats suffered their sixth straight loss.
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December 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
In Joe McKeown’s return to GW, the Wildcat head coach couldn’t get the best of his former squad, as the shorthanded ‘Cats suffered their sixth straight loss.
Today, for the first time since his 2008 departure, Northwestern women’s basketball head coach Joe McKeown returns to the Smith Center to face George Washington.
Here’s how you can follow along.
Here’s how you can follow along.
Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern women’s basketball vs. George Washington: TV, streaming, radio, injury report
Today, for the first time since his 2008 departure, Northwestern women’s basketball head coach Joe McKeown returns to the Smith Center to face George Washington. Here’s how you can follow along.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today, for the first time since his 2008 departure, Northwestern women’s basketball head coach Joe McKeown returns to the Smith Center to face George Washington.
Here’s how you can follow along.
Here’s how you can follow along.
Northwestern basketball fell narrowly in a 61-58 defensive slugfest to Butler, as Nick Martinelli’s presence was missed.
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Rapid Reaction: Northwestern basketball narrowly falls 61-58 to Butler without Nick Martinelli in Indianapolis
Northwestern basketball fell narrowly in a 61-58 defensive slugfest to Butler, as Nick Martinelli’s presence was missed.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Northwestern basketball fell narrowly in a 61-58 defensive slugfest to Butler, as Nick Martinelli’s presence was missed.
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Northwestern men’s basketball will be playing without its star in Nick Martinelli for the first time this season. Can it still get a Quad One win against Butler?
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Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern men’s basketball at Butler: TV, radio, streaming, injury report, betting line
Northwestern men’s basketball will be playing without its star in Nick Martinelli for the first time this season. Can it still get a Quad One win against Butler?
Here’s how to watch:
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December 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Northwestern men’s basketball will be playing without its star in Nick Martinelli for the first time this season. Can it still get a Quad One win against Butler?
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Here’s how to watch:
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Know Your Opponent is back, but more importantly, it’s for bowl season. Northwestern will take on Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl. Here’s everything to know about the Wildcats’ opponent.
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2025 Northwestern Football Know Your Opponent: Central Michigan Chippewas
Know Your Opponent is back, but more importantly it’s for bowl season. Northwestern will take on Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl. Here’s everything to know about the Wildcats’ opponent.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Know Your Opponent is back, but more importantly, it’s for bowl season. Northwestern will take on Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl. Here’s everything to know about the Wildcats’ opponent.
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For Northwestern women’s basketball head coach Joe McKeown, Sunday’s matchup against George Washington means far more than a typical non-conference game.
Calvin Kaplan has the story on what makes McKeown’s return to his former coaching school so special.
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Calvin Kaplan has the story on what makes McKeown’s return to his former coaching school so special.
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In his final coaching season, Joe McKeown’s return to George Washington reawakens a storied past
For Northwestern women’s basketball head coach Joe McKeown, Sunday’s matchup against George Washington means far more than a typical non-conference game. @Calvin_SGF has the story on what makes McKeow...
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December 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
For Northwestern women’s basketball head coach Joe McKeown, Sunday’s matchup against George Washington means far more than a typical non-conference game.
Calvin Kaplan has the story on what makes McKeown’s return to his former coaching school so special.
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Calvin Kaplan has the story on what makes McKeown’s return to his former coaching school so special.
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The ‘Cats and the Huskers: A matchup with the potential to be one of the biggest in the sport’s history. How so? Well, there are some confines that would welcome a volleyball marquee with open arms — some that NU is quite familiar with.
Volleyball: Why Northwestern should take on Nebraska at Wrigley Field
The ‘Cats and the Huskers: A matchup with the potential to be one of the biggest in the sport’s history. How so? Well, there are some confines that would welcome a volleyball marquee with open arms — ...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The ‘Cats and the Huskers: A matchup with the potential to be one of the biggest in the sport’s history. How so? Well, there are some confines that would welcome a volleyball marquee with open arms — some that NU is quite familiar with.
Northwestern has struggled defending power conference teams, contributing to their 2-4 start versus P5 opponents. Eliav Brooks-Rubin breaks down the holes NU MBB has shown in the past few weeks and what needs to be fixed heading into conference play.
Collins’ Classroom: Defense Doesn’t Travel
Northwestern has struggled defending power conference teams, contributing to their 2-4 start versus P5 opponents. @eliavbr5 breaks down the holes NU MBB has shown in the past few weeks and what needs ...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Northwestern has struggled defending power conference teams, contributing to their 2-4 start versus P5 opponents. Eliav Brooks-Rubin breaks down the holes NU MBB has shown in the past few weeks and what needs to be fixed heading into conference play.
Northwestern fell in a heartbreaker against crosstown rival against Loyola Chicago, while also losing star forward Grace Sullivan to injury. Despite a fierce fourth quarter rally, NU has plenty of soul-searching to do.
Rapid Reaction: Thomas’ dominance not enough as Northwestern women’s basketball falls to Loyola Chicago, 69-68, in Sullivan’s absence
Northwestern fell in a heartbreaker against crosstown rival against Loyola Chicago, while also losing star forward Grace Sullivan to injury. Despite a fierce fourth quarter rally, NU has plenty of sou...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Northwestern fell in a heartbreaker against crosstown rival against Loyola Chicago, while also losing star forward Grace Sullivan to injury. Despite a fierce fourth quarter rally, NU has plenty of soul-searching to do.
Coming off a four-game losing streak, NU will be looking to get back on track against Loyola Chicago. Here’s how you can catch all the action for today’s matchup between the Wildcats and Ramblers:
Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern women’s basketball vs. Loyola Chicago: TV, streaming, radio, injury report
Coming off a four-game losing streak, NU will be looking to get back on track against Loyola Chicago. Here’s how you can catch all the action for today’s matchup between the Wildcats and Ramblers:
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December 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Coming off a four-game losing streak, NU will be looking to get back on track against Loyola Chicago. Here’s how you can catch all the action for today’s matchup between the Wildcats and Ramblers:
Northwestern field hockey midfielder Maddie Zimmer is the recipient of the NFHCA National Player of the Year Award for a second-consecutive season.
A fitting ending to a beyond-decorated career.
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A fitting ending to a beyond-decorated career.
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Field Hockey: Northwestern midfielder Maddie Zimmer wins second-straight National Player of the Year award
Northwestern field hockey midfielder Maddie Zimmer is the recipient of the NFHCA National Player of the Year Award for a second-consecutive season. A fitting ending to a beyond-decorated career.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Northwestern field hockey midfielder Maddie Zimmer is the recipient of the NFHCA National Player of the Year Award for a second-consecutive season.
A fitting ending to a beyond-decorated career.
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A fitting ending to a beyond-decorated career.
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Merry Christmas! For this holiday season, our co-editors-in-chief @yyanyanli @miguelmunoz1316 and @harrishorowitz answered all of your mailbag questions.
Answering all your holiday mailbag questions!
Merry Christmas! For this holiday season, our co-editors-in-chief @yyanyanli @miguelmunoz1316 and @harrishorowitz answered all of your mailbag questions.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Merry Christmas! For this holiday season, our co-editors-in-chief @yyanyanli @miguelmunoz1316 and @harrishorowitz answered all of your mailbag questions.
In a much-needed victory over Valparaiso, the Wildcats got back to their roots — defense and physicality.
Thanks to its veterans, Northwestern has found its winning ways again
In a much-needed victory over Valparaiso, the Wildcats got back to their roots — defense and physicality.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
In a much-needed victory over Valparaiso, the Wildcats got back to their roots — defense and physicality.
Another home game, another impressive offensive outburst from the Wildcats.
Rapid: Northwestern vs. Valparaiso
Another home game, another impressive offensive outburst from the Wildcats.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Another home game, another impressive offensive outburst from the Wildcats.
The Wildcats welcome Valparaiso to town for a Tuesday night tussle in Welsh-Ryan Arena. Here’s everything you need to know about how to follow along.
Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern men’s basketball vs. Valparaiso: TV, streaming, radio, betting line, injury report
The Wildcats welcome Valparaiso to town for a Tuesday night tussle in Welsh-Ryan Arena. Here’s everything you need to know about how to follow along.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The Wildcats welcome Valparaiso to town for a Tuesday night tussle in Welsh-Ryan Arena. Here’s everything you need to know about how to follow along.
“Tangible improvement across all phases was the team’s goal this season, and the Wildcats achieved it.”
A reflection on Northwestern volleyball’s 2025 season as the program continues to rebuild itself.
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A reflection on Northwestern volleyball’s 2025 season as the program continues to rebuild itself.
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Northwestern volleyball 2025 post-mortem: a second-year leap
“Tangible improvement across all phases was the team’s goal this season, and the Wildcats achieved it.” A reflection on Northwestern volleyball’s 2025 season as the program continues to rebuild itself...
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December 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
“Tangible improvement across all phases was the team’s goal this season, and the Wildcats achieved it.”
A reflection on Northwestern volleyball’s 2025 season as the program continues to rebuild itself.
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A reflection on Northwestern volleyball’s 2025 season as the program continues to rebuild itself.
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In one of the most exciting weeks of college basketball this season, the Big Ten produced in a way that suggests it might just be the best conference in the country right now.
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Big Ten Weekly: This is why we love college basketball
In one of the most exciting weeks of college basketball this season, the Big Ten produced in a way that suggests it might just be the best conference in the country right now.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
In one of the most exciting weeks of college basketball this season, the Big Ten produced in a way that suggests it might just be the best conference in the country right now.
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