All articles tagged with #northwestern wildcats
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
The Nebraska Cornhuskers narrowly defeated Northwestern 28-21 in a crucial game, becoming bowl-eligible with a strong fourth-quarter drive and clutch defensive plays, despite controversial officiating and offensive struggles. The win sets up a challenging next game against USC, with key performances from Emmett Johnson, Nyziah Hunter, and the defense.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by OregonLive.com
Oregon's starting running back Noah Whittington and several other key players are listed as questionable for their game against Northwestern, with some players already out due to injuries. The game is scheduled for Saturday at Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Winners and Whiners
The Northwestern Wildcats will face the Connecticut Huskies in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Northwestern, led by senior guard Boo Buie, is a giant killer with a strong offensive game, while Connecticut, led by senior guard Tristen Newton, is dominating the competition and ranks as the best team in the country. Betting tips suggest considering Northwestern +14.5 and the under 135.5 points due to their efficient offense and slow tempo, respectively.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bucky's 5th Quarter
A.J. Storr's career-high 30 points propelled the Wisconsin Badgers to a 70-61 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten Tournament, as they advanced to the semifinals. Storr's adjustment to playing off two feet led to a more efficient performance, filling in for the injured Chucky Hepburn. His 30-point game helped offset Northwestern star Boo Buie's 29 points, securing the win for Wisconsin, who will now face the Purdue Boilermakers in the semifinals.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Inside the Hall
Indiana suffered a 76-72 loss to Northwestern, highlighting offensive struggles, home court woes, rebounding issues, foul trouble for Malik Reneau, and Northwestern's role players outperforming Indiana's talent.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Northwestern Wildcats coach Chris Collins was ejected during a game against Purdue after confronting a referee on the court. Despite his outburst, Collins displayed sportsmanship by shaking hands with the opposing team's coach and players. The incident was reportedly triggered by Collins' dissatisfaction with the free throw disparity in the game, with Purdue taking 46 free throws compared to Northwestern's eight.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
Caitlin Clark, star guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes, scored 35 points and handed out 10 assists in a 110-74 victory over Northwestern, becoming the No. 2 all-time leading scorer in NCAA women’s basketball with 3,424 career points. She surpassed Jackie Stiles and Kelsey Mitchell and is now chasing the record set by Kelsey Plum. Clark's exceptional performance continues to draw sellout crowds and high fan engagement, showcasing her impact on the game and potential to break more records.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FloWrestling
The Iowa Hawkeyes dominated the Northwestern Wildcats in a wrestling dual meet, winning all 10 matches and securing a shutout victory with a final score of 46-0. Key performances included Drake Ayala's tech fall at 125 pounds, Cullan Schriever's dominant win at 133 pounds, and Jared Franek's overtime victory at 157 pounds. The Hawkeyes showcased their strength and depth throughout the meet, delivering an impressive performance on the mat.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
The live score and stats from the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Northwestern Wildcats game on January 27, 2024 show a series of plays including blocks, turnovers, rebounds, and scoring from both teams, with the Wildcats leading 50-33 at the time of the update.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hammer and Rails
Northwestern University Wildcats, led by head coach Chris Collins, will face off against Purdue Basketball in an upcoming game. Northwestern's offense resembles Purdue's offense from 2018-2019, with Boo Buie playing a similar role to Carsen Edwards and Matthew Nicholson emulating Matt Haarms. The team relies on high screens and dribble handoffs, often involving Buie and the center in a pick-and-roll play.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hammer and Rails
The Purdue Boilermakers face the Northwestern Wildcats in their first true road game of the season. Purdue aims to limit Boo Buie's scoring opportunities, handle Northwestern's aggressive play style, capitalize on free throw opportunities, and feed Zach Edey in the paint. The Boilermakers are favored to win, seeking redemption after last season's loss to Northwestern.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Bucky's 5th Quarter
The Wisconsin Badgers will be without several players due to injuries in their upcoming game against the Northwestern Wildcats. Starting safety Kamo'i Latu will be out for the second consecutive week, while running back Braelon Allen, receiver Chimere Dike, and quarterback Tanner Mordecai are listed as questionable. Head coach Luke Fickell provided updates on their statuses, with Dike showing progress in his recovery and Mordecai expected to test his readiness before the game.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Dayton Daily News
Despite a strong shooting performance from Dayton, Northwestern sealed a 71-66 victory in their college basketball matchup. Dayton coach Anthony Grant identified Northwestern's 11-0 run at the end of the first half, their success on offensive rebounds, and Dayton's turnovers as key factors in the loss. However, Dayton showcased their ability to shoot the three-pointer, making 12 of 23 attempts. Javon Bennett stepped up as the new starting point guard after Malachi Smith's injury, and junior forward DaRon Holmes played impressively. Dayton's road struggles in non-conference games continue, as they are now 0-8 in such games over the past seven seasons.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Black Heart Gold Pants
The Pants predicts a low-scoring game between Iowa and Northwestern, with an average predicted score of Iowa 14.7, Northwestern 10.3. While The Pants is taking the under on the 30.5 total points over/under, they are picking Northwestern to cover the 4.5-point spread. Other predictions range from Iowa winning 20-10 to Northwestern winning 13-7, with uncertainty surrounding Iowa's offense and the recent program shakeup.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Roll Bama Roll
The Alabama Crimson Tide will face the Northwestern Wildcats in a best-of-three series for the Super Regionals and a chance to move on to the Women's College World Series. The first game will be aired on ESPNU, with the other two games expected to be aired on ESPN channels. There has been speculation that the NCAA/ESPN stacked the deck in Alabama's favor with a favorable schedule, but Northwestern is no pushover.