The weather wasn’t the only thing that was sloppy Sunday night in Evanston as Northwestern hosted Chicago State in a very low scoring game. In the end, it was the Wildcats size and speed that separated them from the Cougars which helped get the Wildcats to 8 – 1 on the season. Northwestern didn’t score until the 3:49 mark as poor outside shooting and some ill-advised … [Read more...] about NU Wins Big Over Chicago State, 77 – 35
Chris Collins
NU vs Fairfield – Too Close for Comfort, 79 – 72
Some fans might have been expecting an exhibition type game in Evanston but it sure didn’t feel like it, as the Wildcats held off the Fairfield Stags 72-79. In the end, the Cats were too big and fast for the MAAC team from Connecticut which helped the Cats improve to 2 – 0. There were some familiarities between last year’s Cats and this 2015-16 team on the court tonight as … [Read more...] about NU vs Fairfield – Too Close for Comfort, 79 – 72
2015 Northwestern Basketball Preview
76 years ago Northwestern hosted the first ever tournament, but they are still the only major conference school that has never made it to the post season. The 2015-16 NCAA Men’s Preseason poll came out and the Big Ten has 6 teams that make the top 25… but Northwestern is not one of them… yet. In Coach Chris Collins first year, NU was tied for 10th in the Big Ten with a 6 – … [Read more...] about 2015 Northwestern Basketball Preview
NU breaks Michigan’s Heart, 82 – 78 (2OT)
“It’s a program building win” - Coach Collins It was ‘senior night’ in Evanston as the Cats started the game with Dave Sobolewski and JerShon Cobb, who played their last collegiate game at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Tuesday night. The standing ovation was not the only memory the seniors would have of the night as Northwestern beat the Michigan Wolverines in double … [Read more...] about NU breaks Michigan’s Heart, 82 – 78 (2OT)
Northwestern Wins Fourth Straight
When you think tradition in college basketball, you have to think Indiana University. The Hoosiers are five-time National Champions; they have made eight Final Four appearances, won 21 Big Ten Championships, and produced 44 All-Americans and 74 NBA Draft picks. Not too shabby at all. The Northwestern Wildcats (14-14,5-10) on the other hand have produced a few solid … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wins Fourth Straight