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SB Nation's Northwestern site, with free coverage and analysis of Wildcat sports. Run by Yanyan Li, Harris Horowitz and Miguel Munoz

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Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern men’s basketball vs. Purdue at the Big Ten Tournament: TV, streaming, radio, injury report, betting line Northwestern men’s basketball is set to take on Purdue in the third round of the Big Ten Tournament, with the Wildcats looking to pull off the upset/

Arrinten Page is out for the fourth-consecutive game with an illness, while Purdue will be at full-strength.

Inside NU has everything you need to know ahead of tonight's matchup, which tips-off at 5:30 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network.

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In a win Indiana, Northwestern looked like a program going somewhere The ‘Cats showed a level of fight indicative of an exceptionally healthy program.

"Steve Greenberg and the Chicago Sun-Times are right to criticize Collins, if a little disrespectful in a desire to be transgressive," writes Harris Horowitz.

"Yet against Indiana, Northwestern showed a level of fight that you don’t see in a program 'seemingly headed nowhere.'"

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Northwestern stays alive, thanks to and on behalf of Nick Martinelli Northwestern found another game and another chance for Nick Martinelli. After falling behind early, the Wildcats surged past Indiana behind Jake West, Martinelli and a dominant second half. | @AscherL...

Northwestern kept its season alive against Indiana, thanks to and on behalf of Nick Martinelli.

After falling behind early, the Wildcats surged past Indiana, driven in large part by a will to give their star senior another game. | Ascher Levin

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Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 74-61 win over Indiana Martinelli, defense and speed powered Northwestern past the Hoosiers. We break down three takeaways from last night’s win.

Nick Martinelli, defense and speed powered Northwestern past the Hoosiers. We break down three takeaways from last night’s win.

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NFL Notebook: Northwestern football’s 2026 combine contingent holds its own in Indy Northwestern’s combine contingent held its own in Indianapolis. Caleb Tiernan impressed, Evan Beerntsen stood out in drills and Aidan Hubbard posted solid measurables. NFL Notebook on the Wildcats at ...

Northwestern’s combine contingent held its own in Indianapolis. Caleb Tiernan impressed, Evan Beerntsen stood out in drills and Aidan Hubbard posted solid measurables.

NFL Notebook on the Wildcats at the combine.

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Three keys for Northwestern men’s basketball vs. Purdue The ‘Cats know what it takes to hang with the Boilermakers. Now they have to finish the job. @drewchristmann has&nb...

The ‘Cats know what it takes to hang with the Boilermakers. Now they have to finish the job.

Drew Christmann has the three keys for Northwestern to earn its second straight upset in the Big Ten Tournament.

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The good, the bad and the best from Northwestern’s non-conference contests Northwestern’s offense looks legit through 13 games, but questions on the mound remain as Big Ten play begins. We look at the good, the bad and the best from the Wildcats’ non-conference slate.

Northwestern’s offense looks legit through 13 games, but questions on the mound remain as Big Ten play begins. We look at the good, the bad and the best from the Wildcats’ non-conference slate.

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Women’s lacrosse top 10 talk: Week Five The top 10 in women’s lacrosse remained relatively stagnant this week, although multiple teams picked up big ranked wins to cement their cases as national contenders.

The top 10 in women’s lacrosse remained relatively stagnant this week, although multiple teams picked up big ranked wins to cement their cases as national contenders.

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Rapid Reaction: Northwestern stays alive with a force in dominating 74-61 win against Indiana The postseason is a new season. Northwestern’s 74-61 victory over Indiana proved that.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern stays alive with a force in dominating 74-61 win against Indiana.

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Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern men’s basketball vs. Indiana at the Big Ten Tournament: TV, streaming, radio, injury report, betting line Survive and advance.

As Collins mentioned last night, center Arrinten Page is officially listed as OUT ahead of Northwestern's matchup with Indiana in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.

Inside NU has everything you need to know ahead of tip-off at 5:30 p.m. CT:

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Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 76-66 first-round win over Penn State Martinelli and Reid led the way for the ‘Cats in a big way.

Martinelli and Reid led the way for the ‘Cats in a big way.

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For at least a day, Northwestern men’s basketball postpones the inevitable Northwestern pushed back an offseason of hard questions with its victory over Penn State Tuesday night, but Chris Collins and Nick Martinelli were both feeling a little existential postgame. @harrisho...

Northwestern pushed back an offseason of hard questions with its victory over Penn State Tuesday night, but Chris Collins and Nick Martinelli were both feeling a little existential postgame.

Harris Horowitz on a feel-good win that felt a little bit heavy.

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No Arrinten Page, no problem: Northwestern’s freshman forwards answer the call With 6-foot-11 Arrinten Page sidelined, Northwestern was forced to go small in its Big Ten Tournament opener. True freshmen Tre Singleton and Tyler Kropp held down the center position and then some in...

With 6-foot-11 Arrinten Page sidelined, Northwestern was forced to go small in its Big Ten Tournament opener.

True freshmen Tre Singleton and Tyler Kropp held down the center position and then some in his absence, helping Northwestern keep its season alive against Penn State.

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Three keys for Northwestern men’s basketball vs. Indiana One win down. Here’s what it will take for Northwestern to get another against Indiana.

One win down. Here's what it will take for Northwestern to get another against Indiana.

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Northwestern baseball home opener ends in tie Northwestern baseball tied with UIC 3-3, its first tie since 2009, after the dense fog halted play.

Northwestern baseball tied with UIC 3-3, its first tie since 2009, after the dense fog halted play.

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Rapid Reaction: Northwestern takes care of business in 76-66 win against Penn State Northwestern pulled away from Penn State in the second half, extending its season in feel-good fashion.

Northwestern pulled away from Penn State in the second half, extending its season in feel-good fashion.

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Fencing: No. 6 Northwestern earns three top-five finishes at Midwest Regionals, names NCAA Championships squad Northwestern fencing recorded strong performances and big upsets at the NCAA Midwest Regionals, its final meet before the NCAA Championships.

Northwestern fencing recorded strong performances and big upsets at the NCAA Midwest Regionals, its final meet before the NCAA Championships.
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Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern men’s basketball vs. Penn State at the Big Ten Tournament: TV, streaming, radio, injury report, betting line Northwestern will face Penn State in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center in Chicago.

Northwestern will face Penn State in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center in Chicago.

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The Scorecard: Woes From the West The ‘Cats show there is more trust to build and hits to make after a weekend in Washington. Let’s delve into it now!

The ‘Cats show there is more trust to build and hits to make after a weekend in Washington. Let’s delve into it now!
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Baseball: ‘Cats first-years shine despite 1-2 finish at Cambria Classic Despite Northwestern baseball dropping 2 of 3 in Minnesota this past weekend, its young core projected exponential growth at the Cambria Classic. Check out @matt__campbell_’s recap.

Despite Northwestern baseball dropping 2 of 3 in Minnesota this past weekend, its young core projected exponential growth at the Cambria Classic.

Check out Matt Campbell's recap.
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Softball: Northwestern swept by Washington to open conference play Northwestern failed to contain No, 22 Washington and dropped another series to a ranked opponent. @SaiGuy12 unpacks what happened in the Pacific Northwest.

Northwestern failed to contain No. 22 Washington and dropped another series to a ranked opponent.

Sai Trivedi unpacks what happened in the Pacific Northwest.
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Men’s Swim and Dive: Nosack breaks 200-yard butterfly Northwestern record at Indiana Last Chance Meet Diego Nosack broke his own school record in the 200-yard butterfly, while Kos, Baltaytis and Doyle also posted best times in Bloomington.

Diego Nosack broke his own school record in the 200-yard butterfly, while Kos, Baltaytis and Doyle also posted best times in Bloomington.
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Big Ten Bracketology, Week 19: The Bubble Buckeyes Battle Back The Big Ten regular season has come to a close, which means it’s time for the most important bracket update of the season!

The Big Ten regular season has come to a close, which means it’s time for the most important bracket update of the season!
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Against Minnesota, West and Singleton gave a glimpse of a post-Martinelli world The future is scary, but Northwestern two stud first-years are reasons for optimism.

First-years Jake West and Tre Singleton played perhaps their best combined game of the season in last night's loss to Minnesota.

Harris Horowitz writes that their performances should calm at least some of some of the anxiety concerning a future without Nick Martinelli.

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Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 67-66 loss at Minnesota Late-game demons struck again for Northwestern against Minnesota, as two big misses from Martinelli and a final defensive breakdown sealed another heartbreaking defeat. @Kevin Lu has three takeaways f...

Late-game demons struck again for Northwestern men's basketball against Minnesota, as two big misses from Martinelli and a final defensive breakdown sealed another heartbreaking defeat.

Kevin Lu has three takeaways from the loss.

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Rapid Reaction: Martinelli misses game-winner, Northwestern men’s basketball’s comeback bid falls short against Minnesota Northwestern’s second half surge fell short against Minnesota in its final game before the Big Ten Tournament.

Rapid Reaction: Martinelli misses game-winner, Northwestern men’s basketball’s comeback bid falls narrowly short in 67-66 loss to Minnesota.

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Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern men’s basketball vs. Purdue: TV, streaming, radio, injury report, betting line A crucial rematch in Northwestern’s regular season finale.

Everything you need to know ahead of Northwestern's Saturday night clash against Minnesota.

Follow along for updates!

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Three keys for Northwestern men’s basketball vs. Minnesota Northwestern’s regular season finale against Minnesota provides an opportunity for vengeance and a chance to show NU’s growth this season — as long as past errors don’t plague the ‘Cats.

Northwestern’s regular season finale against Minnesota provides an opportunity for vengeance and a chance to show NU’s growth this season — as long as past errors don’t plague the ‘Cats.

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Northwestern women’s basketball 2025-26 post-mortem: So, what comes next? Northwestern women’s basketball has wrapped up yet another disappointing season. What’s next for the program going forward?

Northwestern women’s basketball has wrapped up yet another disappointing season. What’s next for the program going forward?

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Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 70-66 Loss to Purdue We take a look at three takeaways from Northwestern’s Senior Night loss to No. 15 Purdue: the rebounding gap, another late-game slip and Nick Martinelli’s final home showing in Welsh-Ryan.

We look at three takeaways from Northwestern’s Senior Night loss to No. 15 Purdue: the rebounding gap, another late-game slip and Nick Martinelli’s final home showing at Welsh-Ryan.

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