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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

Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern gets by Hampton 67-48 in season opener

November 11, 2016

Women's Basketball Northwestern took time to find its motor, but once it did, it fired on all cylinders. The Wildcats (1-0) struggled early and trailed an unheralded Hampton (0-1) team by 8 points...

Lauren Douglas goes up for a layup. The fifth-year forward was a key player for Northwestern two seasons ago and missed last year with injury.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern begins season looking for boost from new faces

November 10, 2016

Women's Basketball As a new season dawns, Northwestern is hopeful that its new additions, particularly in the frontcourt, will allow for improvement from last season. The first challenge for coach...

Lydia Rohde tries to stay with her player defensively. The junior guard’s development could be critical to Northwestern’s development this season.

Paxton: Wildcats will improve markedly from last season, but just how much is up in the air

November 8, 2016

Women's Basketball Of the myriad potential causes for Northwestern’s Big Ten tumble last season — lack of depth, poor rebounding, inconsistent shooting or an inability to execute in late-game situations...

Ashley Deary hounds a ball-handler. The guard is one of the three senior starters for Northwestern who will form the backbone of the team in 2016-17.

Women’s Basketball: After disappointing season, decorated seniors look to lead Northwestern back to the NCAA Tournament

November 8, 2016

Women's Basketball Last year, Nia Coffey, Ashley Deary and Christen Inman combined to average about 47 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists per game on a team that went just 4-14 in Big Ten play. Now...

Lydia Rohde takes a defender off the dribble. The junior guard is one of several options for the Wildcats to see time as the team’s third guard.

Women’s Basketball: With Maggie Lyon gone, Northwestern looks for new options in the backcourt

November 8, 2016

Women's Basketball The words “It’s Maggie … for 3” crackled across the public address system at Welsh-Ryan Arena countless times over the last four years. Those days are over, however,...

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