‘Cats face Virginia in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge
Northwestern Women’s Basketball puts their undefeated home record on the line as they take on the Cavaliers Thursday night
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WNUR Roundtable: Men’s Basketball Predictions
Our broadcasters make their predictions for Northwestern Men’s Basketball’s 2016-17 season
Read moreMiller’s B1G Minute: Week 7
It was a rough week for Northwestern, but a good one for Iowa.
Read moreBig Ten Men’s Basketball Preview Podcast and Awards
Ben Goren and Jason Dorow hand out preseason hardware, including the All-Name Team and second annual #JustKeepShooting Award.
Read moreWomen’s Basketball Conference Schedule Released
Wildcats’ Big Ten Conference Schedule announced
Read moreMen’s Basketball Conference Schedule Released
Wildcats’ Big Ten Conference Schedule announced
Read moreWNUR 4-on-4: Official Too Early Basketball Predictions
College basketball’s season wrapped up this week, and that gives our staff plenty of time to throw down some hot takes on what 2015-16 is going to look like in the Big Ten. Joining us are Ari Ross, Jason Dorow, Ian McCafferty, and Ben Goren. 1) Wisconsin was clearly the best team in the conference in 2014-15. But with at
Read moreWNUR’s Big Ten Basketball Awards
We asked, and 17 WNUR broadcasters voted for Big Ten (and Northwestern) basketball awards. While some awards were nearly unanimous, others were hotly contested. Here’s how the voting broke down: Big Ten Player of the Year: Frank Kaminsky, Wisconsin Final Tally: Frank Kaminsky 16, D’Angelo Russell 1 What They’re Saying: “Kaminsky inches out Russell. Kaminsky has cemented himself as a
Read moreWNUR 4-On-4: Women’s Basketball Tournament
It’s another 4-on-4, where four WNUR broadcasters answer four questions about a newsworthy topic in Wildcat athletics. This afternoon, Michael Stern (@michaeljstern23). Ben Goren (@BenG412), Jason Dorow (@jasondorow), and Ari Ross (@aross50) break down the women’s basketball tournament? Will UConn complete the three-peat? Can Maryland reach the final four in their first Big Ten season? And, oh yeah, NORTHWESTERN has
Read moreWNUR 4-on-4: Men’s Basketball Tournament
It’s the first installment of 4-on-4 here at WNUR, where four of our broadcasters answer four questions about happenings in the world of college (and often Northwestern) sports. As yesterday was selection Sunday, Michael Stern (@michaeljstern23), Ari Ross (@aross50), Ryan Fish (@ryanmfish), and Josh Burton (@josh_burton1) reveal their final four teams, sleeper picks, and national champions. The quartet also predicts the fate of all seven Big Ten teams in the tournament.
Read moreBig Ten Tournament Game Preview: #7 Indiana vs #10 Northwestern
By Greg Mroz (@wizard_of_mroz) In preparation for Northwestern’s Big Ten Tournament second-round matchup between against the Indiana Hoosiers, here are 3 things to keep an eye on going into the game. The game tips at 5:30 from United Center, you can watch on ESPN2 and listen right here at wnursports.com. Northwestern’s 2-3 Zone vs Indiana’s Perimeter Offense.
Read moreBig Ten Tournament Predictions Based on Team Mascot
By Erik Bremer (@erik_bremer) The Big Ten Tournament begins on Wednesday, and everyone has given their predictions based on their perceived knowledge of the conference and teams. But that’s boring, so let’s try something else. Who would be the Big Ten champion in a battle of real-life mascots? Game 1: Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers I’m not sure
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