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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

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...

Graduate student guard Ryan Langborg dribbles toward the lane. Langborg scored 12 overtime points to lead Northwestern past Florida Atlantic Friday.

Men’s Basketball: Langborg’s late downpour powers Northwestern past Florida Atlantic in 77-65 overtime victory

March 22, 2024

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Just over a year ago, graduate student guard Ryan Langborg garnered national attention after leading Princeton to a historic Sweet Sixteen appearance. Now, back on college basketball’s...

Junior guard Brooks Barnhizer dribbles against Florida Atlantic Friday. Barnhizer scored 13 points in Northwestern's Round of 64 victory.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s Brooks Barnhizer rises to supreme occasion in 77-65 victory over Florida Atlantic

March 22, 2024

BROOKLYN, N.Y.  — With less than four minutes remaining in No. 9 seed Northwestern’s first-half rock fight against No. 8 seed Florida Atlantic Friday, junior guard Brooks Barnhizer darted toward the...

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