If Northwestern’s softball and lacrosse postseason runs left you in a devastating spiral of sadness and waiting until next year for more action from your favorite players, look no further.
We touched on Athletes Unlimited earlier this summer, but the role of ex-Wildcat athletes in their respective professional leagues has only grown — therefore, we’re introducing a new series built to keep up with Northwestern alumni in AU’s softball, lacrosse, volleyball and basketball spheres. The format and concept of AU is a bit confusing upon first glance, so before diving into the nitty gritty, here are the basics:
Imagine the leaderboard properties of a video game and point breakdowns of all-star skills challenges somehow infused into the regular game setup of your favorite sports — that’s kind of how AU leagues work.