Behind the 36 hours of heartbreak for Northwestern basketball, and a resolve the team adopted from it
Chris Collins announced through a broken heart and tears that Barnhizer's Northwestern career was over. What came from the heartbreak was a resolve the team will try to adopt in the season's final stretch.
Chris Collins announced through a broken heart and tears that Barnhizer's Northwestern career was over. What came from the heartbreak was a resolve the team will try to adopt in the season's final stretch.
Northwestern star Brooks Barnhizer to miss remainder of season
Collins, wearing his broken heart on his sleeve and gripped with emotion, announced Wildcats star Brooks Barnhizer would miss the rest of the Northwestern season due to injury.
Collins, wearing his broken heart on his sleeve and gripped with emotion, announced Wildcats star Brooks Barnhizer would miss the rest of the Northwestern season due to injury.
No. 18 Illinois trying to regain its mojo with big man Tomislav Ivisic out indefinitely
The Illini have played three straight games without 7-foot-1, 255-pound sophomore center Tomislav Ivisic, who's out indefinitely with mononucleosis, and have yet to regain their stride.
The Illini have played three straight games without 7-foot-1, 255-pound sophomore center Tomislav Ivisic, who's out indefinitely with mononucleosis, and have yet to regain their stride.
Rutgers tops Northwestern 79-72, putting Wildcats' NCAA Tournament hopes on alert
Northwestern was just 3 of 18 and never got closer than seven points in the last 10 minutes, as the 'Cats' NCAA Tournament hopes took a hit.
Northwestern was just 3 of 18 and never got closer than seven points in the last 10 minutes, as the 'Cats' NCAA Tournament hopes took a hit.
UIC knocks off MVC-leading Bradley with 3-pointer barrage
This counts as a signature win for first-year head coach Rob Ehsan, whose Flames defeated Drake on New Year's Day.
This counts as a signature win for first-year head coach Rob Ehsan, whose Flames defeated Drake on New Year's Day.
Notre Dame to hire former Big Ten head coach, NFL assistant as next defensive coordinator | Reports
Al Golden came to Notre Dame as a defensive coordinator with prior head coaching and NFL experience. The Irish got a similar resume to replace him.
Al Golden came to Notre Dame as a defensive coordinator with prior head coaching and NFL experience. The Irish got a similar resume to replace him.
Final thoughts on Notre Dame, NIU, Illinois and Northwestern at the end of the college football season
Here are some parting thoughts as the 2024 college football season officially came to a close for the major programs around Illinois.
Here are some parting thoughts as the 2024 college football season officially came to a close for the major programs around Illinois.
Kylan Boswell scores 17 points as No. 17 Illinois defeats Northwestern 83-74
Kylan Boswell scored 17 points and had six rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois over Northwestern 83-74 on Sunday.
Kylan Boswell scored 17 points and had six rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois over Northwestern 83-74 on Sunday.
How a benching unlocked a spark for Northwestern basketball guard Ty Berry
Benchings are never simple, but Ty Berry's move to the bench wasn't a punishment. Still, Berry responded in such a resounding way he has helped lift Northwestern to multiple wins.
Benchings are never simple, but Ty Berry's move to the bench wasn't a punishment. Still, Berry responded in such a resounding way he has helped lift Northwestern to multiple wins.
Ty Berry makes 7 3s, scores 23 to lead Northwestern to its fifth straight win against Indiana, 79-70
Ty Berry made seven 3-pointers and finished with 23 points, Brooks Barnhizer added 21 points and Northwestern beat Indiana 79-70 on Wednesday night.
Ty Berry made seven 3-pointers and finished with 23 points, Brooks Barnhizer added 21 points and Northwestern beat Indiana 79-70 on Wednesday night.
It took Notre Dame football 12 years for another national title shot. The next wait won't be that long
The Irish won't have to wait 12 years until their next shot at a national title. But, they'll need to close the final gap when it comes around. This season showed they can close that gap.
The Irish won't have to wait 12 years until their next shot at a national title. But, they'll need to close the final gap when it comes around. This season showed they can close that gap.
Quick takes from Notre Dame vs. Ohio State in the national championship game
In the first 12-team College Football Playoff bracket, the Ohio State Buckeyes were the last team standing. Here are our takeaways from the game.
In the first 12-team College Football Playoff bracket, the Ohio State Buckeyes were the last team standing. Here are our takeaways from the game.
Transfer portal got you down? Why NIU's AD suggests an 'acquisition fee' could fix some problems
Sean Frazier, the NIU AD who's made a splash this season, has a modest proposal for taming what many say is a transfer portal system run amok in college sports.
Sean Frazier, the NIU AD who's made a splash this season, has a modest proposal for taming what many say is a transfer portal system run amok in college sports.
Northwestern beats Maryland 76-74 on Nick Martinelli's jumper just before the OT buzzer
Martinelli broke free on a screen and sank a runner in front of the Northwestern bench as his teammates came onto the court to celebrate.
Martinelli broke free on a screen and sank a runner in front of the Northwestern bench as his teammates came onto the court to celebrate.