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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

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Men’s Basketball: Boo Buie’s 35-point masterclass can’t withstand Illinois comeback, loses 66-62

February 24, 2023

One of Cambridge Dictionary’s definitions of a masterclass is “a class taught by someone who has an expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.” On Thursday, senior guard Boo Buie erased the...

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Men’s Basketball: Boo Buie’s 35-point career night not enough as No. 21 Northwestern’s five-game winning streak snaps with 66-62 loss to Illinois

February 24, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It has been a while since No. 21 Northwestern (20-8, 11-6 Big Ten) felt the pains of a heartbreaking loss like it did Thursday. Eyeing their sixth straight win and first season series...

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Rapid Recap: Illinois 66, No. 21 Northwestern 62

February 23, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Riding a five-game win streak and having been recently awarded with an AP Top 25 ranking, Northwestern traveled south on I-57 for round two against Illinois on Thursday.  In a season...

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Men’s Basketball: What To Watch For: Northwestern hopes to keep win streak alive Thursday at in-state rival Illinois

February 22, 2023

When No. 21 Northwestern and in-state rival Illinois clashed in early January, there was a sense that something special was brewing in Evanston. Redshirt senior guard Chase Audige’s 21 points and senior...

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Men’s Basketball: Northwestern now No. 21 in AP Top 25 poll

February 20, 2023

The 2022-2023 season has been magical for Northwestern. Defying expectations would be an understatement — the Cats were projected to finish towards the bottom of the Big Ten entering this season. Yet,...

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