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Illinois gets Maryland, Northwestern vs. Georgia Tech in Big 10/ACC Challenge

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Matchups for the 13th annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge have been determined. Illinois will travel to College Park, Md., to face Maryland on Nov. 29 in college basketball's best pre-conference event Illinois and Maryland will meet for the fourth time in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge - and the third time at College Park - with the Illini looking for their first Challenge win against … [Read more...] about Illinois gets Maryland, Northwestern vs. Georgia Tech in Big 10/ACC Challenge

Stanford to Meet Northwestern in 4 game Football Series

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Following last week's two-game series announcement with Notre Dame, Northwestern University A.D. Jim Phillips announced today a four-game college football series with Stanford. The Wildcats and Cardinal will play their first game in 2019. Yes, that's how long in advance these things are planned. Northwestern and Stanford have played six times previously, with the last … [Read more...] about Stanford to Meet Northwestern in 4 game Football Series

Northwestern’s John Shurna Declares for NBA Draft, No Agent

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Northwestern Wildcats junior forward John Shurna declared for the 2011 NBA Draft but hasn't hired an agent. He's eligible to return to NU for his senior year if he withdraws by May 8th. “This is an exciting opportunity for John and I fully support his decision,” Northwestern head coach Bill Carmody said in a statement. “It’s a chance for him to pursue his dream and we look … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s John Shurna Declares for NBA Draft, No Agent

Pat Fitzgerald Leads Discussion with Former Bears, Wildcats at Great Lakes

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With his military style buzz haircut, overt intensity, and passion for the many qualities unique to both college football and the military, Pat Fitzgerald would fit in quite well with the United States Armed Forces. The leader of the Northwestern Wildcats program held a team practice at Naval Station Great Lakes, and plans to hold another Wildcats practice on base this … [Read more...] about Pat Fitzgerald Leads Discussion with Former Bears, Wildcats at Great Lakes

Northwestern Spring Scrimmage Preview

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The Northwestern Wildcats have completed 14 of their allotted 15 spring practices, with only the spring game remaining. On Saturday at noon, the ‘Cats will take to Ryan Field and showcase the 2011 team in what Pat Fitzgerald referred to as a “situational exhibition.” If you’re hoping for a big game on Saturday, don’t get your hopes up. Pat Fitzgerald is leaving it to (NU … [Read more...] about Northwestern Spring Scrimmage Preview

Notre Dame and Northwestern Announce Home and Home Series

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Northwestern and Notre Dame, two schools that first met in college football 1889, are renewing their rivalry in 2014. The announcement came this morning on ESPN's Mike & Mike in the Morning radio show today by Mike Greenberg, a Northwestern alum, and Mike Golic, a Notre Dame alum. The Wildcats last played the Fighting Irish in 1995, winning a massive upset that kicked … [Read more...] about Notre Dame and Northwestern Announce Home and Home Series

Big Ten Announces 2013 and 2014 Football Conference Schedules

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The Big Ten today announced the conference schedules for the 2013 and 2014 college football seasons, and of course, the dates of the Big Ten Football Championship Games on December 7, 2013, and December 6, 2014 at a site yet to be determined. The 2013 Big Ten season begins on Sept. 28, with a match-up between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Golden Gophers and Ohio … [Read more...] about Big Ten Announces 2013 and 2014 Football Conference Schedules

Northwestern Goes for School Victory Record in NIT Quarterfinals

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Maybe this season wasn't such a disappointment in Evanston after all? They're the only team from the Chicago area still alive, even if it is in the consolation bracket that is the NIT. Still, by Northwestern Wildcats standards this season became a rousing success with their blowout 85-67 win at #1 seed Boston College this past weekend. It gave them win number 20, tying the … [Read more...] about Northwestern Goes for School Victory Record in NIT Quarterfinals

Northwestern to Meet Milwaukee in NIT Game Tonight

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Northwestern hosts its first National Invitation Tournament (NIT) game since 1994 Wednesday as the #4 seed Wildcats take on Milwaukee at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Tip is 7 p.m. The winner of Wednesday's contest advances to take on the winner of the game between #1 seeded Boston College and #8 seed McNeese State. Milwaukee, the Horizon League regular season champ, fell to the … [Read more...] about Northwestern to Meet Milwaukee in NIT Game Tonight