WBB Highlights: NU defeats MSU, Completes Season Sweep
Northwestern guards Ashley Deary and Maggie Lyon led the Wildcats to a 77-70 victory over the Michigan State Spartans Sunday afternoon. With more, here’s our very own Noah Fromson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-K1a904hJ8
MBB: Northwestern @ #23 Butler
By Preston R. Michelson Game Story: Indianapolis — Three days after being throttled by Georgia Tech in the first ten minutes of the game, Northwestern (5-3) played an even game with #23 Butler (7-1), but fell short by a score of 65-56. “Today was a good step in the right direction,” said head coach Chris […]
In A Winner Take All Battle, Northwestern Did The Giving, Not The Taking
By Greg Mroz Evanston, Ill – After last week’s win against Purdue, Northwestern knew that they could complete their playoffs, finish 6-6, and win whatever bowl game they got sent to. Before this game even begin Northwestern fans already envisioned how badly this team would beat their in state rival that was also fighting for […]
FINAL: Illinois 47, Northwestern 33
By Greg Mroz Punting down 15: Facing a 4th and 3 at their own 43, Pat Fitzgerald decided to punt. The decision proved to be costly as even though Illinois did not score on the ensuing drive, they got inside Northwestern’s 40 and punted the ball down to the Northwestern 6 yard line. The Illini capitalized on […]
3rd Quarter Reaction
By Greg Mroz Illinois 33, Northwestern 17 Reilly O’Toole: The senior who has never had a chance to be a full time starter came to play. In addition to three touchdown passes, O’Toole has run the ball 12 times for 78 yards. He has played by far of the best games in his career, and the Chicagoland native […]
Halftime Reaction
By Greg Mroz Illinois 26, Northwestern 7 Turnovers: Coach Fitz always preaches winning the turnover battle, and Northwestern committed four of them in the half alone. Two interceptions from Zack Oliver along with two Oliver fumbles gave Illinois a plethora of scoring opportunities. The Fighting Illini got the football inside the red zone on five consecutive possessions, and […]
1st Quarter Reaction
By Greg Mroz Illinois 13, Northwestern 0 Offensive Penalties: Both Northwestern and Illinois had penalties that forced their offenses into 3rd and long situations. In particular, Illinois had an offensive pass interference call on Mike Dudek, who didnt even catch the pass, negate a pass that would have put Illinois at Northwestern’s 35 yard line. A […]
Pregame Quick Hits
By Greg Mroz Here are three things to watch for before NU faces Illinois 1. Injuries for Northwestern will be critical. Kyle Prater listed as doubtful appeared on senior day in street clothes. Prater was Siemian’s main target in the Notre Dame and Purdue games. It will be very interesting to see who becomes Zack […]
Northwestern Dominates Purdue in 38-14 Win
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana — Northwestern followed up last week’s upset of No. 18 Notre Dame with a one-sided 38-14 victory over Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium Saturday afternoon. The Boilermakers made it easy for the Wildcats in the first half, turning the ball over four times (one interception, three lost fumbles). Northwestern first takeaway came when […]
Northwestern vs Purdue: 3rd Quarter Recap
The Purdue offense picked up where it left off in the third quarter, at least to some extent. They steadily fed running back Azeem Hunt the ball, making their way to the NU 17-yard line. But linebacker Anthony Walker and defensive lineman Dean Lowry sacked Austin Appleby on third down, forcing the field goal unit […]