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The Daily Northwestern

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


Men's Basketball

Sophomore forward Luke Hunger attempts a jump shot against Penn State Sunday. Hunger logged 12 minutes off the bench versus the Nittany Lions.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s role players ready when called upon in defensive dogfight against Penn State

February 11, 2024

Before Northwestern sought a Super Bowl Sunday season series sweep of Penn State, junior guard Brooks Barnhizer issued a stern challenge to his teammates in the pregame huddle. With the team’s long-range...

Senior center Matthew Nicholson jams home a first-half dunk against Penn State Sunday.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 68, Penn State 63

February 11, 2024

Four days after Northwestern decisively dealt with Nebraska at home Wednesday, coach Chris Collins and co. returned to Welsh-Ryan Arena for a Super Bowl Sunday showdown against Penn State.  With their...

Sophomore forward Nick Martinelli guards Nebraska guard Keisei Tominaga. In Northwestern’s wire-to-wire victory over the Cornhuskers, the ’Cats limited Tominaga to 11 points.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s ability to turn defense into offense catalyzes wire-to-wire 80-68 victory over Nebraska

February 8, 2024

Returning to friendly territory in Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern hosted Nebraska Wednesday night, hoping to end its two-game losing streak.  When the teams met in Lincoln last month, the Wildcats...

Sophomore forward Nick Martinelli looks to unleash a shot against Nebraska. Martinelli poured in 15 points Wednesday night.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s Martinelli steps up in Berry’s stead, helps seal Nebraska victory

February 8, 2024

Exactly three hours after nightfall descended upon Evanston, two NCAA Tournament hopefuls met for a no-holds-barred Wednesday wrangle in Welsh-Ryan Arena. Fresh off a winless two-game road spell, Northwestern...

Senior center Matthew Nicholson grabs a board in the lane.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 80, Nebraska 68

February 7, 2024

Fresh off consecutive overtime losses and three overtime periods in its last four contests, Northwestern returned to friendly territory for a rematch against Nebraska Wednesday. The squads last faced...

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