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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


Wrestling

Yahya Thomas tries a takedown against an opponent. The junior is enjoying a hot start to the 2021 season, and is without a loss in five appearances since the Opener against Purdue.

Wrestling: Northwestern falls to No. 4 Penn State and Indiana in Tri-Dual

February 2, 2021

Wrestling Northwestern’s two losses on Saturday, against Penn State and Indiana, in many ways stand out as a microcosm of the season and its early stages. The Wildcats (1-4, 1-4 Big Ten) have only...

Yahya Thomas tries a takedown against an opponent. The junior is enjoying a hot start to the 2021 season, and is without a loss in three appearances since the Opener against Purdue.

Wrestling: Northwestern defeats Maryland, falls to No. 3 Nebraska in Tri-Dual

January 24, 2021

Wrestling It’s been a while since No. 14 Northwestern last tasted victory. Not since February 2020, when the Wildcats took down SIU-Edwardsville in a dominating 38-9 scoreline. On Saturday at the...

Yahya Thomas wrestles an opponent. The junior dominated against Purdue's Trey Kruse in the Season Opener, winning a 13-3 major decision.

Wrestling: On the mat for the first time in 314 days, Purdue steamrolls Northwestern

January 15, 2021

Ten months since the last time anyone has taken to the mat in a Northwestern singlet, coach Matt Storniolo led his team in a season opening battle against Purdue. The two teams were set to face off for...

Ken Kraft. The former NU wrestler, coach and athletic director died last week.

Northwestern wrestling legend Ken Kraft dies, leaves behind a legacy

November 11, 2020

Ken Kraft was there for all of wrestling’s biggest moments throughout the end of the last century. In 1966, he founded the Midlands Championships, which have since turned into the most prestigious...

Bente Baekers attempts to steal the ball. Baekers led the Big Ten in shots, goals and points last season.

Who to watch this year in sports

August 16, 2020

Although the 2019-20 athletic season was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic and the status of college sports for 2020-21 is uncertain, many of Northwestern’s teams created memorable moments and produced...

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