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

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

The Daily Northwestern

Men's Basketball

UConn center Donovan Clingan soars to control possession in the paint against Northwestern Sunday night.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s season screeches to a halt against No. 1 UConn

March 25, 2024

BROOKLYN, N.Y.  — Every team will ultimately reach the end of the road in the 2023-24 campaign, and all squads in the field of 68 — save for the NCAA champions — will walk away empty-handed. No....

Sophomore forward Nick Martinelli unleashes his lefty floater against UConn Sunday.

Rapid Recap: No. 1 UConn 75, No. 9 Northwestern 58

March 24, 2024

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — For the third time in program history and the second consecutive year, 9-seed Northwestern vied for a spot in the Sweet Sixteen. Following a dramatic 77-65 overtime victory over 8-seed...

A basketball player in purple claps after a victory.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s Luke Hunger’s journey spans from youth hockey rinks to March Madness

March 23, 2024

BROOKLYN, N.Y.  — Northwestern redshirt freshman forward Luke Hunger envisioned a high-major Division 1 athletic career from a young age, but his journey to college basketball’s grandest stage started...

Junior guard Brooks Barnhizer drives to the rim in Friday’s victory over Florida Atlantic. Ahead of Northwestern’s Round of 32 matchup with Connecticut, Barnhizer relished the underdog mentality the ‘Cats have.

Men’s Basketball: Battle-tested Northwestern looks to create history versus No. 1 Connecticut in Round of 32

March 23, 2024

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Immediately after Northwestern sealed a thrilling first-round victory over Florida Atlantic, all attention shifted toward defending champions No. 1 Connecticut. With Friday’s win,...

A basketball player in purple celebrates with another player in a white sweater.

Captured: Wildcats remain in March Madness after 77-65 win against Florida Atlantic in NCAA Round of 64

March 23, 2024

BROOKLYN, NY — After a nail-biting second half followed by overtime, No. 9-seed Northwestern defeated No. 8-seed Florida Atlantic 77-65 at the Barclays Center on Friday in the NCAA Tournament Round of...

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