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FOCUS — Captain Artem Shlaine readies for a faceoff.

Men’s Hockey splits weekend with CCHA opponent St. Thomas

Chloe Everson January 24, 2024

This past weekend, the Northern Michigan men’s hockey team hosted CCHA opponent the St. Thomas Tommies. The Wildcats split the weekend with the Tommies with a 3-2 win on Friday, Jan. 19 and dropped the...

GETTING READY — This week marks the start of GLIAC conference play and after a disappointing game on the road against the Saints last weekend, NMU will look to make a statement against Davenport and Saginaw this weekend.

M Soccer: ‘Cats look to bring energy against GLIAC rivals

Chris Anderson September 15, 2023

After the ‘Cats started last week's road trip with a draw against a tough Lewis team, NMU was unable to follow up against Thomas More in the second match of the weekend. The Saints had complete control...

GAME TIME — The Wildcats prepare for the first game of the season in the Dome. NMU will look for a strong start against a tough opponent.

Football: Wildcats travel to Duluth for season opener

Chris Anderson August 31, 2023

The Wildcats will head to Duluth, MN this week to face off against the Bulldogs on the road for the first time in 25 years. Duluth is coming off a strong 8-3 season in which they ranked in the top 15 in...

HUNTING — The Cats are second in the GLIAC and will host Davenport and GVSU this weekend to finish the season with a chance at first place. (Photo courtesy of the NMU athletics department)

Lacrosse: ‘Cats win three straight, back home for final two games

Lily Gouin April 21, 2023

Last weekend the women’s lacrosse team traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota to face off against Augsburg University and Concordia St. Paul. The Wildcats swept the weekend beating Augsburg 19-3 Friday night...

GET FIT - Pilates is a great class for both new and experienced people to get into shape and have a great time.

Pilates provides unique exercise experience

Nathan Kwapisz January 31, 2023

“I am new to Pilates,” Josie Hodges said. “I learned that Pilates is more abs, core and balance, it really engages your muscles rather than using your momentum.” Hodges, a public relations and...

BOUNCE BACK - After 2 tough losses at Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud St. the Cats look to get back on track as they head south for the start of conference play.

W Basketball: NMU heads south to start GLIAC conference play

Lily Gouin December 2, 2022

This past weekend the NMU Women’s basketball team took on Duluth, Minnesota and St. Cloud State at home. Unfortunately, the Wildcat’s lost both games falling to Duluth 37-50 and 51-55 in a nail biter...

RIVAL - The Cats head to Sault Ste. Marie this weekend to face off against Lake Superior State.

Hockey: NMU, Alaska Fairbanks split weekend 1-1

Lily Gouin November 4, 2022

The men’s hockey team faced the University of Alaska Fairbanks this past weekend and came up with mixed results as the Cats’ sit at 5-5 on the season. The ‘Cats lost on Friday night 1-2 and won 3-2...

PREPERATION - NMU will be facing defending champ Ferris St. this weekend in the dome. The offence will look to get back on track after scoring 10 total points over the last 2 weeks.

NMU Football falls to No.1 Grand Valley State 56-3

Lily Gouin, Assistant Sports Editor October 31, 2022

“I feel you have to go to a place where you feel like you're fighting a Death Star,” Head Coach Kyle Nystrom said about playing football on Oct. 22 against Grand Valley State University. "You've got...

FROZEN - After a 9-1 win on Friday the Cats were unable to produce the same offensive results, with the Seawolves winning 3-1 on Saturday night.

Hockey: weekend rollercoaster at Berry Events Center

Chris Anderson October 26, 2022

NMU Men's Hockey was back home last weekend after coming off a tough weekend at No.12 Notre Dame where they dropped both matches to the Fighting Irish. NMU was set to face off against University of Alaska...

FRESH START — NMUs hockey team kicks off the season this weekend against Bowling Green.

NMU Hockey kicks off the season as they face Bowling Green at home

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor September 29, 2022

The NMU Men’s Hockey team was voted to finish second in the CCHA preseason polls as they look ahead to a promising season. The team will be led by Forward AJ Vanderbeck as he was voted to the All-CCHA...

GEARING UP - The womens soccer team prepares in the Dome this week as they face off against rival Michigan Tech on Friday.

After a tough road trip, women’s soccer looks ahead as they face off against Michigan Tech

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor September 29, 2022

The Wildcats went 0-1-1 over this past weekend as they faced off against seventh ranked Grand Valley State last Friday, Sept. 23. Justina L’Esperance was the lone Wildcat to score in the heartbreaking...

GETTING PHYSICAL - Things get heated at the Wildcats lose to Davenport 31-21.

NMU Football looks ahead to next week as they face off against Post University for homecoming

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor September 22, 2022

After a hard-fought win against UW-Oshkosh, the Wildcats football team traveled to Grand Rapids to face off against Davenport University. After an early first quarter touchdown pass from NMU quarterback...

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