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REDSHIRT — Freshman Troy Summers rises up for a shot at against the Lake Superior State Lakers earlier this season. Summers scored 14 points and collected four rebounds in the game.

Men’s basketball season comes to an end in NCAA tournament

Emma Marotz March 24, 2025

The NMU men’s basketball team’s season has come to an end after a loss to Michigan Tech in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The team traveled to Springfield, Ill., to face off against Tech,...

Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run

Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run

Lily Gouin, Sports Editor March 21, 2025

This year, the NMU women’s basketball team got the chance to play in the Women's Basketball NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats won their first-round matchup in the tournament, but their championship campaign...

Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team

Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team

Dylan Dube March 21, 2025

The Wildcats took on Lewis University in the Superior Dome his past week as Josie Lakosky put on another flamboyant display of her skill, leading the women’s lacrosse team to a staggering 20-9 victory....

Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf

Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf

Caden Sierra March 20, 2025

The NMU women’s soccer team took the field for the first time under new head coach Erin Egolf, facing the Marquette United U18/U16 men's team in a spring exhibition at the Superior Dome. Despite...

Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships

Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships

Lily Gouin March 19, 2025

The NMU women’s wrestling team returned home from Coralville, Iowa last week after concluding their season at the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships. The team competed against 63...

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT — Chris Black practices his swings at the Marquette County Golf Club. Black has been playing golf since he was 12 when he learned with his father in Northern Ireland.

The NMU golf teams put up solid numbers over spring break

Dylan Dube, Sports writer March 19, 2025

The NMU men's and women's golf teams wrapped up their first spring competitions with solid finishes in the Saddlebrook Spring Kickoff over spring break. The men’s team secured third place, while the...

Women’s basketball fights in GLIAC Tournament, secures NCAA Tournament ticket

Women’s basketball fights in GLIAC Tournament, secures NCAA Tournament ticket

Emma Marotz March 17, 2025

Even with a blizzard during the week, the Wildcat women’s basketball team was on fire in the GLIAC Tournament. They dominated Saginaw Valley State in the first round, winning 81-60. However, they were...

GET BACK - The 'Cats are looking to get back to winning this week after dropping two close games. NMU is 15-6 (7-4 GLIAC) and is hoping to get to the top of the standings after this weekend.

Men’s basketball wins the GLIAC, heads to the dance

Lily Gouin, Sports Editor March 14, 2025

Last week, the Wildcats competed in the GLIAC Championship and took the title back to Northern. With the GLIAC win, the team earned a berth into the NCAA Midwest Regional tournament starting later this...

Lacrosse ends three game stretch with split

Lacrosse ends three game stretch with split

Emma Marotz, Assistant sports editor March 14, 2025

The Wildcat lacrosse team played a three-game stretch, recording two losses on the road and one win. The first loss was an overtime defeat against Quincy, followed by a win against Missouri Western, and...

SPEEDING BY - Victoria Dybwad racing in the Nordic Ski team's NCAA race.

Nordic Ski takes home gold in NCAA Regionals

Emma Marotz March 11, 2025

The Wildcat Nordic ski team traveled just around the corner to Ishpeming to compete in their NCAA regional events. The women’s team took home gold and bronze, while the men’s team secured gold and...

NMU Women’s Wrestling Boasts Successful Outing at Regional  Qualifier

NMU Women’s Wrestling Boasts Successful Outing at Regional Qualifier

Dylan Dube, Sports writer February 28, 2025

The Wildcats traveled downstate Saturday for the NCWWC Qualifier, where they finished the evening third out of eight teams. Alissa Caltagirone, Kailyn Garrett and Yu Sakamoto secured their positions in...

St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale

St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale

Caden Sierra February 27, 2025

Last weekend, the Wildcats fell in their final home series of the year against St. Thomas, dropping both games with scores of 0-3 and 3-4 respectively. “I still think there’s a game there that...

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