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NMU Wildcats prepare to host Northern State Wolves in final football game

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 9, 2023

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) football team is set to conclude its season with a home game against the Northern State Wolves. The match will take place on Saturday, November 11, at the Superior Dome in Marquette, Michigan. This event also marks Senior Day and Military Appreciation Day for NMU.

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NMU Wildcats aim to extend win streak in final regular-season games

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 9, 2023

Northern Michigan University's volleyball team is gearing up for their final road games of the season after securing a three-game winning streak at home. The Wildcats will face Lake Superior State on Friday, November 10, at 6 p.m., followed by a match against Ferris State on Saturday, November 11, at 5 p.m. These matches come just before the GLIAC Tournament.

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NMU prepares for pivotal semifinal against Ferris State

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 9, 2023

Northern Michigan University's women's soccer team is set to face Ferris State University in a crucial semifinal match on Friday. The Wildcats, ranked eighth nationally, have achieved their highest ranking in program history. They have maintained this position for nine consecutive weeks, according to United Soccer Coaches.

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Madi Szymanski secures NCAA Championship spot after strong regional finish

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 7, 2023

After a notable performance at the regional competition, Northern Michigan University (NMU) sophomore Madi Szymanski has secured an at-large selection to participate in the NCAA Championships. The event is scheduled for November 18 in Joplin, Missouri.

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Jillian Thompson honored as GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 6, 2023

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced its weekly awards for Week 10 of the 2023 women's soccer season. Northern Michigan's redshirt freshman goalkeeper, Jillian Thompson, received the honor of GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week.

NMU secures playoff home advantage after victory over Purdue Northwest

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 6, 2023

The Northern Michigan University women's soccer team secured a 3-0 victory against the Purdue Northwest Pride, ensuring home-field advantage for the rest of the playoffs. The match took place in Marquette, Michigan.

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Van Remortel earns second GLIAC Setter of the Week award

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 6, 2023

Northern Michigan University's senior setter has been recognized as the GLIAC Setter of the Week. The athlete led her team, the Wildcats, to victories against Michigan Tech, Saginaw Valley State, and Wayne State.

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Hispanic deaths in Michigan increase to 42 in week ending Sept. 9

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 5, 2023

There were 42 Hispanic people who died in Michigan in the week ending Sept. 9, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Turnovers hinder Wildcats in heavy loss against SVSU

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 4, 2023

The Wildcats faced a challenging game against the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals, ending their GLIAC season with a 62-17 defeat. The match was heavily influenced by turnovers, as the Wildcats committed four in the first half and an interception in the second half. Two of these turnovers resulted in pick-sixes for the Cardinals.

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NMU women’s soccer set to host Purdue Northwest in GLIAC quarterfinals

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 4, 2023

The Northern Michigan University women's soccer team is preparing to face the Purdue Northwest Pride in the first round of the GLIAC playoffs. The match will take place on Monday at 1 p.m. in the Superior Dome.

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Northern Michigan cross country achieves first top-10 regional finish since 2017

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 4, 2023

The Northern Michigan cross country team achieved a significant milestone at the Midwest Regional Championships held in Evansville, Indiana. The team finished ninth out of 32 teams, marking their first top-10 regional finish since 2017.

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Northern Michigan volleyball wins final home game against Wayne State

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 4, 2023

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) Volleyball team concluded their regular season home games with a victory against Wayne State University on November 4, 2023. The Wildcats won the match in four sets, securing victories in the first, third, and fourth sets with scores of 25-20, 25-20, and 29-27. The win was celebrated as a send-off for four NMU senior students.

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Northern Michigan cross country team heads to Midwest Regional Championship

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The Northern Michigan cross country team is set to compete in the Midwest Regional Championship in Evansville, Indiana, on Saturday, November 4th. The event will take place at 11 a.m. ET at the Angel Mounds Cross Country Course and is hosted by the GLVC.

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Northern Michigan University volleyball triumphs over Saginaw Valley State in straight sets

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) Volleyball team secured a decisive victory against Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) in their penultimate regular season home game. The Wildcats won in straight sets with scores of 25-15, 25-20, and 25-14.

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Northern Michigan University athletes receive GLIAC men's soccer postseason awards

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced the recipients of its men's soccer postseason awards for 2023. Four players from Northern Michigan University have been recognized for their performances this season.

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Northern Michigan Wildcats prepare for final road game against Saginaw Valley State

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 2, 2023

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) Football team is preparing for its final road game of the season. The Wildcats will face the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals in a conference match on Saturday, November 4. The game is set to begin at 1 p.m. ET at the Harvey Randall Wickes Memorial Stadium.

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Northern Michigan Wildcats prepare for crucial home volleyball matches

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 2, 2023

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) volleyball team is gearing up for its final home matches of the season. The Wildcats will face Saginaw Valley State on Friday, November 3, at 6:30 p.m., which will be family and poster signing night. Their last home game is against Davenport on Saturday, November 4, at 3:30 p.m., featuring Military Appreciation Day and Senior Day.

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Wildcats rally from two-set deficit to defeat Michigan Tech

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 31, 2023

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) Volleyball team faced off against the Michigan Tech Huskies on Halloween night, marking the final regular season meeting between the Upper Peninsula schools. The Wildcats overcame a 2-0 deficit to win in five sets before an enthusiastic crowd at Vandament Arena.

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Week ending Sept. 2: 35 deaths among Hispanic people in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 29, 2023

There were 35 Hispanic people who died in Michigan in the week ending Sept. 2, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Wildcats prepare for Halloween volleyball showdown against Michigan Tech

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 29, 2023

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) Wildcats volleyball team is set to face off against the Michigan Tech Huskies on Halloween night. This will be their second meeting of the season, scheduled for October 31st at 6:30 p.m. The match marks NMU's first Halloween night game since 2015, when they triumphed over Ferris State in five sets.