Northwestern University Athletics
2025-26 Spirit Squad Roster
Academic Year Fy.
Hometown Boston, MA
Academic Year Sr.
Hometown Detroit, MI
Academic Year Fy.
Hometown Chicago, IL
Academic Year Sr.
Hometown Los Angeles, CA
Academic Year Sr.
Hometown Fort Wayne, IN
Academic Year So.
Hometown Los Angeles, CA
Academic Year Sr.
Hometown Chicago, IL
Academic Year Fy.
Hometown Brooklyn, NY
Academic Year Jr.
Hometown Lewis Center, OH
Academic Year Jr.
Hometown Detroit, MI
Academic Year Fy.
Hometown Potomac, MD
Academic Year Jr.
Hometown Rockville, MD
Academic Year Sr.
Hometown Dallas, TX
Coaching Staff
Spirit Squad Director/Head Cheerleading Coach
Assistant Coach
Spirit Squad Head Coach Valerie Ruiz reports directly to Senior Associate A.D./Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Maria Sanchez and Associate A.D. for Human Resources Rachel Velez. Their role as Spirit Squad Sports Administrator is an essential part of NUDAR’s commitment to effective communication and issue resolution within the program.
Lacrosse - 'Cats Fall to Colorado in Home Opener
Tuesday, February 10
Men's Basketball - Iowa Postgame Press Conference (2/8/26)
Monday, February 09
Men's Basketball - Northwestern Drops Road Contest at Iowa (2/8/26)
Sunday, February 08
Women's Basketball - USC Postgame Press Conference
Friday, February 06
