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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


DIVISION I ATHLETICS
Senior defender Emma Phillips heads the ball toward the net during a set piece play against Harvard Sunday.
Women’s Soccer: Northwestern holds Harvard to 1-1 draw
Edward Simon Cruz, Audio Editor • September 16, 2024

In its final nonconference matchup before a string of Big Ten games, Northwestern women’s soccer battled Harvard to a 1-1 draw Sunday afternoon in Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Coach...

Sophomore Ava Criniti runs in the Big Ten Preview Friday. Criniti and four other runners set personal bests en route to a Northwestern first place victory.
Cross Country: Northwestern takes down No. 19 Wisconsin, wins Big Ten Preview
September 16, 2024
Graduate student running back Cam Porter carries the ball against Eastern Illinois Saturday night.
Football: Elite rushing identity helps lift Northwestern to first 2-1 start since 2020
September 15, 2024
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch scrambles against Eastern Illinois Saturday night. Lausch threw his first two collegiate touchdown passes in the victory.
Football: Jack Lausch lights up Northwestern’s offense in 31-7 victory over Eastern Illinois
September 15, 2024
Redshirt sophomore running back Joseph Himon II evades tackles against Eastern Illinois Saturday night. Himon scored his first touchdown in more than a year against the Panthers.
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 31, Eastern Illinois 7
September 14, 2024
Northwestern's captains enter the field ahead of Sept. 7's Duke game.
Football: New quarterback, downhill running, dominant defense: What to watch for in Northwestern’s Eastern Illinois matchup
September 13, 2024
Graduate student running back Cam Porter rushes against Duke.
Football: Veterans at skill positions — and less turnovers — are the keys to unlocking Northwestern’s offense
September 13, 2024
Midfielder Maddie Zimmer dribbles the ball in a regular season game against Penn State in 2022.
Field Hockey: Zimmer, Sessa and Fuchs make the journey to the Paris Olympics
August 6, 2024
Senior goalkeeper Annabel Skubisz. The Texan made four saves, including three in overtime, in No. 2 Northwestern’s national championship loss to No. 1 UNC Sunday.
Field Hockey: Skubisz’s late-game heroics not enough, No. 2 Northwestern falls in national championship to No. 1 UNC
November 19, 2023
A group of female runners line up before the start of a race on an indoor track.
Northwestern excels in unseeded races, Ava Earl crushes personal record at Valentine Invitational
February 11, 2024
Four tennis players shake hands over the net. Two of them wear black, and the other two wear white and green.
Women’s Tennis: Northwestern swept by Texas A&M but edges out Rice in ITA Kickoff Weekend
January 28, 2024
The team huddles during a match against Penn State last season. Graduate student Alexa Rousseau and junior Kennedy Hill represented the players at Big Ten Media Days Monday.
Volleyball: Takeaways from first Big Ten media days under Tim Nollan
August 13, 2024
Northwestern volleyball players celebrate winning a point. Grand Canyon University's Tim Nollan has been named the Wildcats' next head coach.
Volleyball: Northwestern taps Tim Nollan as next head coach
February 6, 2024
Junior center back Nigel Prince celebrates his game-winning goal against Marquette Monday night.
Men’s Soccer: No. 9 Northwestern finds late magic in 1-0 victory over Marquette
September 10, 2024
Sophomore defender Bryant Mayer whips in a cross against UIC Monday night. Mayer recorded his second assist of the season in the victory.
Men’s Soccer: No. 12 Northwestern defeats UIC 1-0 to complete first 4-0 start in program history
September 3, 2024
Senior midfielder Josie Aulicino dribbles the ball. Aulicino tallied Northwestern's lone goal in its 2-1 defeat to Rutgers on Sunday.
Women’s Soccer: Northwestern surrenders late winner, falls to Rutgers 2-1
October 22, 2023
Junior defender Emma Phillips heads the ball toward goal. Phillips now has seven goals on the season, the second-most on the team.
Women’s Soccer: Northwestern dominates in 3-0 victory over Minnesota
October 19, 2023
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch warms up ahead of Northwestern’s Week 2 game against Duke. Lausch was named the Wildcats’ Week 3 starter on Monday.
Football: Northwestern’s Jack Lausch embraces new responsibility as starting quarterback
Jake Epstein, Gameday Editor • September 10, 2024

Northwestern redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch began his Week 3 buildup Monday morning with the same mindset he established as a sophomore on Brother Rice High School’s varsity...

Redshirt sophomore defensive end Anto Saka celebrates his sack against Duke Friday night. Saka appeared to seal the victory with a forced fumble, but the call was overturned.
Football: Northwestern withers in 26-20 double overtime defeat to Duke
Jake Epstein, Gameday Editor • September 7, 2024

With Northwestern clinging to a late 13-10 lead Friday night in Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy trotted out for a two-minute-drill. Not...

Graduate student wide receiver Bryce Kirtz attempts to haul in a deep ball against Duke Friday night.
Rapid Recap: Duke 26, Northwestern 20 (2OT)
Jake Epstein, Gameday Editor • September 6, 2024

As nightfall, a steady breeze off Lake Michigan and a rambunctious rabbit struck Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Northwestern faced off with a familiar conference foe...

Graduate student tight end Thomas Gordon celebrates a reception in 2022's matchup with the Blue Devils.
Football: Northwestern looks to break multi-year losing streak against Duke in primetime clash
Charlie Spungin, Data Visualizations Editor • September 5, 2024

When Northwestern took the field at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, North Carolina, last September, coach David Braun’s squad was fresh off a commanding 38-7 win over UTEP. Then-No....

Redshirt junior linebacker Mac Uihlein plays a special teams down against Nebraska in 2023. Uihlein earned the starting Mike linebacker job this season.
Football: Week 2 Notebook: Northwestern set for nighttime Duke duel on Lake Michigan
Jake Epstein, Gameday Editor • September 5, 2024

Following last season’s 38-14 Durham drubbing at Duke, Northwestern reached a significant inflection point, winning seven of its last 10 games in 2023 and seismically shifting the...

Northwestern athletic director Mark Jackson holds up an honorary No. 24 jersey during his introductory press conference on Tuesday.
New Northwestern athletic director strives for ‘open door’ at introductory press conference
Jake Epstein, Gameday Editor • September 4, 2024

Northwestern formally introduced new athletic director Mark Jackson at a press conference in Welsh-Ryan Arena Tuesday afternoon. University President Michael Schill and Jackson —...

Redshirt sophomore defensive back Braden Turner prepares for a 2023 matchup against Penn State. Turner recorded five tackles against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.
Football: Northwestern’s young secondary corps commands airways against Miami (Ohio)
Jake Epstein, Gameday Editor • September 1, 2024

Ahead of his first-career defensive start against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, redshirt sophomore cornerback Evan Smith found a place on the bench to take in the unmatched scenery in Northwestern...

Redshirt sophomore linebacker Kenny Soares Jr. celebrates during spring practice. Soares and redshirt sophomore defensive end Anto Saka combined for a pivotal sack against Miami (Ohio).
Football: Northwestern’s defense reigns supreme in 13-6 victory over Miami (Ohio)
Jake Mozarsky, Reporter • September 1, 2024

Going into the 2024 season, there were obvious questions about Northwestern’s offense. The Wildcats have a new quarterback in graduate transfer Mike Wright, are amid an offensive...

Coach David Braun addresses a spring practice crowd. Braun's Wildcats defeated Miami (Ohio) 13-6 Saturday.
McQueary: A new hope has sparked in Evanston under fearless Braun
Blake McQueary, Reporter • September 1, 2024

For a program that underwent extreme turbulence, dysfunction and adversity, the place Northwestern enters the 2024 season couldn’t be any better. They say "When you come out of...

Graduate student wide receiver Bryce Kirtz hauls in a touchdown grab during last season's comeback against Minnesota. Kirtz opened the 2024 season with 91 receiving yards on Saturday.
Football: Mike Wright displays early rapport with Bryce Kirtz in Northwestern's 13-6 victory over Miami (Ohio)
Anna Watson, Senior Staffer • September 1, 2024

Graduate student wide receiver Bryce Kirtz appears poised to build on the best season of his career with graduate transfer quarterback Mike Wright at the helm of the Wildcats’ offense.  Last...

Redshirt junior linebacker Mac Uihlein pursues a ball carrier during a 2023 matchup with Maryland. Uihlein nabbed his first career sack against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 13, Miami (Ohio) 6
Jake Epstein, Gameday Editor • August 31, 2024

With a band of boats drifting across Lake Michigan’s turquoise backdrop, Northwestern kicked off its 2024 campaign Saturday against Miami (Ohio) in its temporary home for the next...

Coach David Braun hoists the 2023 Las Vegas Bowl trophy.
Football: The Daily’s Gameday Staff gives its 2024 season predictions
The Gameday Staff August 31, 2024

College football fever has struck Evanston, and Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium will soon play host to a sellout season opener between Northwestern and Miami (Ohio). But,...

Sophomore midfielder Tyler Glassberg celebrates his game-winning goal. Glassberg found the scoresheet for the first time in his college career Friday night against Drake.
Men’s Soccer: No. 12 Northwestern rallies to defeat Drake 2-1
Jake Epstein, Gameday Editor • August 31, 2024

Northwestern coach Russell Payne knew his squad secured a special talent from the moment sophomore midfielder Tyler Glassberg arrived on campus. Glassberg carved out a spark-plug role...

Graduate student wide receiver Bryce Kirtz lines up against Purdue last November. Kirtz hauled in five touchdown grabs in 2023.
Football: Northwestern set for season opener against Miami (Ohio)
Jake Epstein, Gameday Editor • August 29, 2024

Nine months after Northwestern secured an improbable bowl bid and sent off its former stadium with a rushed-field victory over Purdue last November, football will return to Evanston...

Graduate student wide receiver A.J. Henning gets set for a spring practice rep.
Football: Key returners look to lead Northwestern to another successful season
Charlie Spungin, Senior Staffer • August 29, 2024

In the buildup to the opening game of Northwestern’s 2023 campaign, the roster had lingering questions. How would the quarterback situation fare? How good would the defense be? Could...

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