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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Baseball: Northwestern’s offense rumbles past Bradley and St. Thomas

Northwestern’s game against St. Thomas ended in a way that coach Ben Greenspan said one of his teams has never accomplished before — a walk-off hit by pitch. It was a fitting end to the Wildcats’...

Baseball: Northwestern rides offensive surge to outlast St. Thomas

A dominant offensive performance and eight-run seventh inning propelled Northwestern to a 15-5 win over St. Thomas on Wednesday afternoon at Rocky and Bernice Miller Park. The ‘Cats (16-21, 5-13...

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Former Drake, South Carolina forward Okku Federiko commits to Northwestern

Northwestern continues to reload through the transfer portal, picking up former Drake and South Carolina forward Okku Federiko on Wednesday, according to an announcement on Federiko’s social media...

Softball: Northwestern evades historic upset, defeats NIU with seventh inning comeback

Northwestern narrowly escaped a midweek upset against Northern Illinois in DeKalb, Illinois, on Tuesday. It came down to the wire, but two runs toward the end of the game allowed the Wildcats...

Softball: Northwestern evades historic upset, defeats NIU with 7th inning comeback

Northwestern narrowly escaped a mid-week upset against Northern Illinois in DeKalb, Illinois, on Tuesday. It came down to the wire, but two runs toward the end of the game allowed the Wildcats...

Softball: Northwestern evades historic upset, defeats NIU with 7th inning comeback

Northwestern narrowly escaped a mid-week upset against Northern Illinois in DeKalb, Illinois, on Tuesday. It came down to the wire, but two runs toward the end of the game allowed the Wildcats...

BREAKING: Drake forward Okku Federiko transfers to Northwestern men’s basketball

Drake sophomore Okku Federiko is committing to Northwestern, he announced on X and Instagram. The 6-foot-9 forward from Helsinki, Finland becomes the fifth player of this transfer cycle to join...

Women’s lacrosse top 10 talk: Week 11

Conference tournament season is here, and its arrival is accompanied by a host of IWLCA coaches poll shifts from the past week. Things remained more stable in the top 10 than they did a week ago,...

Softball: Northwestern completes a late rally to best Northern Illinois

The ’Cats had owned the Huskies for years, but on Tuesday night, they had to claw their way back to avoid getting bitten.  In a midweek matchup, Northwestern (24-19, 11-7 B1G) traveled to Northern...

The good, the bad and what’s next for a struggling Northwestern squad

Sweeps are never easy to stomach. Sweeps that extend a losing streak and slide your team to the bottom of the conference standings are even more unpleasant. With three losses in Ann Arbor over the...

Baseball: Northwestern takes down Bradley after lightning delayed the start

Northwestern delivered big in its first of two midweek matchups this week with an 11-6 win over Bradley. After being swept by Michigan, including a one-hit performance as a team in Sunday’s 2-1...

Lacrosse: Taylor, Cumberland receive All-Big Ten First Team nods as Northwestern picks up nine honors

Nine players on No. 2 Northwestern’s roster received All-Big Ten honors, the conference announced Tuesday. Senior attacker Madison Taylor and junior midfielder Noel Cumberland were named to the...

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
It’s in the details: Northwestern’s defensive line

Detail-oriented football. That’s what playing on the defensive line is all about. Paying attention to what seems to be a little thing can mean the difference between a 2-yard loss and a 70-yard...

Men’s Golf: NU finishes seventh at the Hoosier Collegiate Invitational

Northwestern faced tough conditions all week and finished tied for seventh at the Hoosier Collegiate Invitational. The ‘Cats competed in a strong 15-team field that featured four top-50 programs....

Softball: Northwestern blows out Michigan State

Northwestern softball secured its second straight sweep in conference play, outlasting Michigan State across three games at Rosemont this past weekend. These wins — two decisive victories and one...

The Scorecard: Inconsistent Margins

A win is a win, but the stats are getting louder. Truthfully, it is nice to see this team victorious, and I’m glad things seem to finally be going right. But this last weekend is slightly...

Men’s Tennis: No. 66 Northwestern’s season ends with loss to No. 15 Illinois

No. 66 Northwestern needed one more win to qualify for the Big Ten Tournament.   But as the Wildcats (15-13, 3-10 Big Ten) headed to Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, their season came to an end...

Softball: Northwestern extends winning streak over Michigan State to 27 games with weekend sweep

After dropping two games to Michigan and another to DePaul, Northwestern made the trip to Happy Valley last week motivated, looking to right the ship with a statement win over Penn State. And that...

Monday, April 20, 2026
Women’s Tennis: No. 57 Northwestern falls to No. 45 Maryland, beats Rutgers before Big Ten Tournament

No. 57 Northwestern split this weekend’s matches against No. 45 Maryland and Rutgers.  The Wildcats (14-11, 6-7 Big Ten) started out with a closely fought 3-4 loss to the Terrapins (16-6, 8-5 Big...

Tennis: Northwestern women split another weekend, men’s squad swept by Illinois

We’ve reached the end of Big Ten play on the courts, which means our attention turns to postseason play for Northwestern tennis. The No. 57 women’s team (14-11, 6-7 B1G) have locked down the no....

Baseball: Northwestern swept for the second consecutive time in Ann Arbor

Three of Northwestern’s last six games in conference play have been decided by one run. The ‘Cats have lost every single one. The danger zone is imminent for Northwestern (14-21-1, 5-13 B1G) in...

Men’s Golf: No. 46 Northwestern finishes seventh at Hoosier Collegiate Invitational

No. 46 Northwestern placed seventh of 15 at the Hoosier Collegiate Invitational, the team’s regular season finale. The Wildcats played at The Pfau Course, a par-71, 7,355-yard course, at Indiana...

Baseball: Northwestern’s offense fades over weekend series loss at Michigan

Looking to pull off a ninth-inning comeback, Northwestern mustered three runs before falling 7-6 in game one against Michigan on Friday. The Wildcats (14-21-1, 5-13 Big Ten) were unable to bring...

Sunday, April 19, 2026
Outdoor Track: Northwestern sets new program records at Bryan Clay, Gibson Invitationals

In Northwestern’s penultimate regular season outdoor meet, the team set new personal and school records. The Wildcats split their team in half, competing at the Bryan Clay Invitation in Azusa,...

Lacrosse: No. 2 Northwestern clinches Big Ten regular season title with 9-7 win over No. 11 Michigan

No. 2 Northwestern has held the Big Ten regular season title since 2023 — and extended its reign after securing a 9-7 victory over No. 11 Michigan in its regular season finale Saturday evening. ...

Women’s Golf: Ashley Yun secures season-high fifth at Therese Hession Buckeye Invitational, No. 28 Northwestern takes eighth

Junior Ashley Yun tied for fifth place in a 75-player field as No. 28 Northwestern finished eighth of 14 teams at the Therese Hession Buckeye Invitational this weekend. The tournament was the...

Women’s Golf: Northwestern finishes eighth at Therese Hession Buckeye Invitational

Northwestern women’s golf’s season came to a close Saturday, but a good final day wasn’t good enough to salvage a rough start to the weekend. The Wildcats finished eighth out of 14 programs at the...

Lacrosse: ‘Cats outlast Wolverines, 9-7, to claim fourth straight outright Big Ten regular season title

It got testy and the waters got mucky, but the ‘Cats got the job done in Ann Arbor on Saturday. Northwestern (13-3, 7-1 B1G) went on the road to face off against Michigan (11-6, 5-3 B1G) in its...

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Going Portaling: Jack Karasinski

Northwestern’s first transfer of the cycle was forward Jack Karasinski. Karasinski is a 6-foot-7 grad transfer from Bellarmine who led the ASUN in scoring at 21.7 points per game as a senior. He...

The numbers that defined Northwestern WBB

Northwestern went 8-21 (2-16 Big Ten) in yet another season that its fans will hope to soon forget. Here are three numbers that defined the Wildcats’ disappointing season: 50.2 Northwestern’s...

Friday, April 17, 2026
Northwestern signs former Northeastern, Elon guard LA Pratt in second transfer commitment of day

Northwestern men’s basketball expanded its depth Friday, adding former Northeastern and Elon guard LA Pratt. Pratt announced the move on Instagram just hours after the Wildcats signed former UC...

BREAKING: Northeastern guard LA Pratt commits to Northwestern men’s basketball

Northeastern transfer LA Pratt is joining Northwestern, he announced on X Friday afternoon. A 6-foot-5 guard from Colombus, Ohio, Pratt opened the 2025-26 season with a career-high 26 points, but...

Northwestern adds former UC Santa Barbara forward Colin Smith to transfer haul

Northwestern men’s basketball is reloading after a five-conference-win season, picking up its third player out of the portal Friday. Former UC Santa Barbara forward Colin Smith, a redshirt junior,...

Stick Season: The Resurrection

‘Cats faithful, it’s been a long, long time. 323 days, to be exact. 323 days that this column has been on the shelf. 323 days without a deep dive into Northwestern lacrosse. 323 days since the...

Men’s basketball player reviews: Arrinten Page

As we move forward with more men’s basketball player reviews, it’s now time to analyze the season of Arrinten Page, the 6-foot-11 junior forward from Atlanta. The Good Page caught national...

BREAKING: UC Santa Barbara forward Collin Smith transfers to Northwestern men’s basketball

UC Santa Barbara redshirt junior Collin Smith is committing to Northwestern, per College Basketball Content. A 6-foot-8 forward from Dallas, Texas, Smith heads to Evanston after a strong campaign...

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Women’s lacrosse top 10 talk: Week 10

For the first time in this women’s lacrosse season, all teams in the IWLCA coaches poll shifted at least one spot from their respective rankings a week ago. Let’s take a look at the changes. NOTE:...

Lacrosse Recap: No. 2 Northwestern pummels No. 22 Rutgers in dominant win

No. 2 Northwestern lacrosse delivered its highest-scoring performance in Big Ten play this season, overwhelming Rutgers 18-6 at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on Wednesday...

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Cats Corner: No. 2 lacrosse team shooting for a strong end to the season

The Daily Northwestern · Cats Corner: No. 2 lacrosse team shooting for a strong end to the season   WALLIS ROGIN: As one of Northwestern’s standout teams, the women’s lacrosse team continues to...

Captured: Lacrosse: No. 2 Northwestern secures 18-6 victory over No. 22 Rutgers

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You...

Lacrosse: No. 2 Northwestern’s offensive star power commands No. 22 Rutgers

While all the attention Wednesday was on senior attacker Madison Taylor being selected first in the inaugural WLL College Draft, it was her supporting offensive cast that helped to dismantle No....

Lacrosse: Three Wildcats selected in inaugural WLL College Draft

Just minutes after the final whistle of an 18-6 victory against Rutgers on Wednesday, a roaring cheer erupted from the Northwestern huddle.  The players were cheering on senior attacker Madison...

Lacrosse: No. 2 Northwestern dominates No. 22 Rutgers 18-6 in regular season home finale

In the final regular season game at Martin Stadium, No. 2 Northwestern extended its win streak to seven games with an 18-6 trouncing of No. 22 Rutgers on Wednesday evening. The 12-point win marks...

Former Mount St. Mary’s forward Luke McEldon commits to Northwestern

Northwestern landed its second transfer Wednesday as former Mount St. Mary’s forward Luke McEldon announced his commitment via Instagram. The Wildcats lost their entire frontcourt this offseason...

BREAKING: Mount St. Mary’s forward Luke McEldon transfers to Northwestern men’s basketball

After visiting Northwestern on April 14, 2026, Mount St. Mary’s forward Luke McEldon announced that he’s committing to play for the Wildcats in the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-10 big man from...

The good, the bad and the best: Northwestern swept in demoralizing home series

It’s at this point in the college baseball season — halfway through conference play — when disappointed fans begin to doubt whether their pre-season dreams were just that, dreams. With 15 Big Ten...

Green enters transfer portal, Ciaravino to return to Northwestern

One day after landing a transfer, Northwestern men’s basketball saw its final player with no determined fate enter the portal. Sophomore guard Max Green will leave the Wildcats after just one year...

What Jake West and Phoenix Gill returning means for NU MBB

Jake West and Phoenix Gill will be back in purple threads next season for Chris Collins, as announced via X.com in the latter part of last week. The two first-years are the only members of...

Baseball: 10-run inning propels Northwestern’s comeback win

Northwestern looked dead in the water just three outs into Tuesday’s game, staring down a seven-run deficit. But, as the saying goes, it’s not over until the fat lady sings. ​NU (14-18-1, 5-10...

Baseball: Northwestern overpowers UIC 12-11, drops Purdue weekend series

Northwestern overcame its late-game woes from its weekend series against Purdue to defeat UIC 12-11 Tuesday, fueled by a 10-run sixth inning. The Wildcats (14-18-1, 5-10 Big Ten), clinched their...

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