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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


Women's Basketball

Senior guard Melannie Daley commands the defense during a game against Michigan State earlier this season.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern’s late full-court pressing salvo falls short in 85-79 loss to No. 21 Maryland

February 21, 2025

The last time Northwestern beat a ranked team, Veronica Burton — the four-year starting point guard who now plays in the WNBA — was still in its starting lineup. On that day in February of 2022,...

Melannie Daley shoots in a game vs. Purdue last season.

Rapid Recap: Maryland 85, Northwestern 79

February 20, 2025

Northwestern failed to overcome a slew of turnovers despite a late rally en route to its 12th Big Ten loss, falling to No. 21 Maryland 85-79.  Four Wildcats (9-16, 2-12 Big Ten) finished in double...

Graduate student forward Taylor Williams dribbles the ball in game earlier this season.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 69, Rutgers 59

February 17, 2025

With both Northwestern and Rutgers jockeying for a chance to play in the Big Ten Tournament, Monday’s East Coast showdown held major implications for two teams who have struggled to  break into the...

NBA and WNBA logos sit at center of screen with two players flanking each side of them.

By the Numbers: ’Cats in professional basketball leagues around the world

February 12, 2025

Northwestern first fielded a men’s basketball team more than 120 years ago in 1904. Seventy-seven years later, NU established a women’s team in 1981. In that time, the two programs have been to a combined...

Graduate student forward Taylor Williams dribbles the ball in a game earlier this season

Rapid Recap: Purdue 75, Northwestern 60

February 12, 2025

On the heels of their first Big Ten victory, Northwestern had a rare chance to build a winning streak Wednesday. But the Wildcats (8-15, 1-11 Big Ten) squandered that opportunity against Purdue (9-15,...

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