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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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Women’s Basketball: Wildcats pull off win despite yet another schedule change

January 14, 2022

This game wasn’t even supposed to happen.  Northwestern was due to play Illinois Thursday in Champaign, Ill. But because of the Big Ten’s recent rescheduling outburst, they instead wound up at...

Brandon Joseph and Chris Bergin survey the field in between plays. Northwestern’s defense is looking to recover from a 56-7 loss to Nebraska, in which it gave up 657 total yards.

Football: Northwestern welcomes improved Rutgers for Homecoming, looks to rebound from Nebraska

October 15, 2021

There was a time not long ago when Rutgers was synonymous with futility in college football. The Scarlet Knights were the team every Big Ten squad looked forward to playing. In 2016, they were outgained...

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Schott: Beating Rutgers is crucial for Northwestern. It may define the remainder of the Wildcats’ 2021 season.

October 14, 2021

Northwestern is at a crossroads.  The Wildcats are so far winless against Power Five opponents and Nebraska just dealt them a 56-7 drubbing. NU’s defense has given up the most yards in the Big Ten...

Senior goalkeeper Zak Allen saves a free kick. Northwestern will look to play a complete game and build momentum as it hosts Rutgers Friday.

Men’s Soccer: Despite setbacks, Northwestern still in conference race as Cats welcome Rutgers

October 16, 2015

As Northwestern’s season approaches its final third, the Wildcats return to Toyota Park this weekend for the first game of an important three-game home stand. NU (5-5-1, 2-2-0 Big Ten) faces a hot...

Lacrosse: Wildcats spoil Scarlet Knight’s senior night

April 11, 2015

Lacrosse Heading into Rutgers with a 7-0 all-time record against the Scarlet Knights, Northwestern had no trouble making it 8-0 in Piscataway, New Jersey, on Saturday. The contest was close early...

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