After a 17-12 2021-22 campaign, in which Northwestern was 8-8 in Big Ten play and 9-4 outside of it, the ‘Cats are finally about to return to action. With Northwestern not having a conference game until Dec. 4th and its conference play not fully beginning until after Christmas, here is a preview of the Wildcats’ 11 opponents outside of the Big Ten this season:

Nov. 7 @ No. 20 Oregon

A year after opening the season against UIC, the ‘Cats will tip off 2022-23 by facing off against much harder competition. Following a disappointing upset loss in the first round to Belmont a year ago, the Ducks have reloaded.