Northwestern Wildcats

The Northwestern Wildcats are the athletic teams that represent Northwestern University, a founding member of the Big Ten Conference and the only private university in the conference. Northwestern has eight men's and eleven women's Division I sports teams. The mascot is Willie the Wildcat. The athletic director is former Northern Illinois University Athletic Director Jim Phillips, who took office in April 2008.

Read more about Northwestern Wildcats:  Origin of The Name, History, Traditions, Football, Men's Basketball, Women's Lacrosse, Golf, Softball, Swimming, Rivalries, 2005–2006, Notable Alumni