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Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Lacrosse plays for GLIAC seeding in final regular season weekend CLAWING TO THE FINISH--NMU midfielder #12 Madeline Bittell rifles a pass to a teammate during the [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Swim and Dive ends successful season with fun team scrimmage A FUN ENDING--NMU swimmers look ready for an event earlier in the season. Both teams had [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Laxers ousted by Concordia St. Paul, 13-10 FF--NMU midfielder #30 Maddi Bast runs with the ball while being heavily pursued by Concordia St. Paul #4 midfielder [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Hockey goes through flux with transfers IM-PORTAL -- NMU forward Connor Marritt and defenseman Trevor Cosgrove collide with Notre Dame forward Grant Silianoff in the first [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Superior Dome showcases Spring Swing Softball Invitational SUPERIOR SOFTBALL--The Spring Swing Softball Invitational is back after two years away, and will feature 24 high school teams [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Lacrosse battered by No. 9 Grand Valley State TOUGH SLEDDING--Freshman midfielder Maddi Bast controls the ball during Friday's loss to Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW Travis [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Football gears up for 2022 season with spring game SPRING CLEANING--Running back Tyshon King carries the ball against the Wildcats' defense in white during the spring [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Lacrosse rides historic start into tough two-game home stretch Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics WINNING STREAK -- Freshman midfielder No. 4 Emily Radke and the NMU [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Featured Opinion Sports Opinion--There was only one way for Coach K's career to end One last match-up against North Carolina Joleigh Martinez/NW Travis Nelson, Sports Editor April [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Troy Mattson retires after 17 years leading women's basketball program CALLING IT A CAREER--Troy Mattson has announced his retirement as the women's basketball head coach after [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Football's Payton Muljo, Brady Hanson participate in NFL pro day DREAM CHASERS--Brady Hanson, Dustin Brancheau, Payton Muljo and Michigan Tech's Nate LaJoie pose after completing drills [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Hockey's season comes to an end with 8-1 loss to No. 1 Mankato in CCHA semifinals GAME OVER--NMU forward Andre Ghantous controls the puck during the [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports A lot to remember about this Men's Basketball season despite tough ending FINISHING STRONG--NMU guard Max Bjorklund chases after a loose ball during the Wildcats' 91-79 [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Hockey has challenge awaiting in CCHA semis against No. 1 Mankato DAVID VS GOLIATH--NMU forward AJ Vanderbeck shoots a puck against Minnesota State-Mankato on Saturday, Jan. [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Nardi and Newhouse: Hockey's fifth-year senior captains cherish being a Wildcat SAYING GOODBYE--Joseph Nardi and Ben Newhouse sharing the ice together back in November against Michigan [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Makaylee Kuhn's 28 points guides Women's basketball to win over Wisconsin-Parkside 'CATS PULL THE UPSET--NMU sophomore guard Makaylee Kuhn drives to the rim during the Wildcats' [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports From intramurals to Division I hockey: Braden Golisek's wild three-day ride LIVING THE DREAM--Braden Golisek takes the ice for the Wildcats during warm-ups before the Michigan [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Nordic skiers Merli Richter, Kjetil Banerud gain victories at CCSA Championships CROSSING THE FINISH LINE--Kjetil Banerud celebrates his victory in the 20K Freestyle race on Saturday [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Shorthanded hockey whitewashed by #14 Michigan Tech TECH OVERPOWERS 'CATS--NMU forward Connor Marritt shoots a shot for the Wildcats during the 8-1 loss to Michigan Tech [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Track and field sets two program records in loss at W-C-W Tri Meet FALLING SHORT IN SAGINAW--NMU runners at a previous meet this season. After coming [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Men's basketball fights until final buzzer in 64-62 defeat to Michigan Tech RIVALRY BATTLE--NMU guard Justin Brookens surveys the Michigan Tech defense during the 64-62 rivalry [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Women's basketball runs out of gas in loss to Michigan Tech TIRED LEGS--NMU center Ana Rhude goes up for the jumper during the Wildcats' 68-49 loss [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Women's basketball falls to Northwood in 78-75 shootout ONE SHOT SHORT--NMU forward Vivianne Jende drives to the rim for a lay-up in the first quarter of [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Hockey sinks Lake Superior State with 2-1 overtime victory MUCH NEEDED WIN-- Defenseman Jakob Peterson controls the puck for the Wildcats during the team's 2-1 win [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Both basketball teams enter crucial GLIAC contest with Northwood BRING ON THE TIMBERWOLVES--NMU guard Makaylee Kuhn drives to the rim during the womens' tight home loss [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports NMU-Michigan Tech hockey series rescheduled to Feb. 1 and Feb. 8 TUESDAY HOCKEY-- The Wildcats celebrate a goal against Michigan Tech on Saturday, Nov. 13 at [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Column: men's basketball's potential rests on Justin Brookens' shoulders RUNNING THE SHOW--NMU point guard Justin Brookens looks to attack the Davenport defense during the Wildcats' 91-79 [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Five Wildcats score in double figures in men's basketball win over Davenport WINNING WITH OFFENSE--NMU guard Nick Wagner drives to the basket being guarded by Jarrin [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports NMU-Michigan Tech hockey series postponed due to COVID-19 RIVALRY POSTPONED--NMU forward Hank Crone scores a goal against Michigan Tech goaltender Blake Pietila on Saturday, Nov. 13 [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports NMU-Michigan Tech game in Marquette moved from Friday to Sunday PUSHED BACK--NMU forward Hank Crone scores a goal against Michigan Tech goaltender Blake Pietila on Saturday, [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Hockey's Cosgrove has memorable weekend against former team WEEKEND TO REMEMBER--NMU defenseman Trevor Cosgrove scores for the Wildcats in the second period against Colgate on Saturday, [...]

Byline: Travis Nelson Sports Hockey doomed by first period in 4-1 loss to #1 Mankato in series finale BACK DOWN TO EARTH--NMU defenseman Ben Newhouse shoots the puck in the [...]