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

The Daily Northwestern

Drew Schott

Drew is a junior in Medill from Scottsdale, Arizona studying Journalism and Political Science. He most recently served as Gameday Editor, responsible for coordinating the Daily’s coverage of Northwestern football. He was Sports Editor in the spring of 2021 and has also been a Web Editor and an Assistant Sports Editor. During his time on the Sports Desk, Drew has covered Football, Women’s Basketball, Lacrosse, Fencing and Men’s Soccer. You can contact him via email or Twitter.

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Evan Hull races down the field. The redshirt freshman running back will look to follow up his career game against Illinois in the Big Ten Championship.

Football: After season-best performance against Illinois, running backs hope to continue success against Ohio State

December 17, 2020
Veronica Burton looks to pass the ball. The junior guard finished with 20 points and a career-high 10 assists in No. 16 Northwestern’s win over Minnesota.

Women’s Basketball: 17-0 first quarter run powers Cats to win over Minnesota

December 15, 2020
Northwestern defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz

Football: Northwestern defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz to retire after 2020 season

December 14, 2020
Lindsey Pulliam shoots a jumpshot. The junior guard finished with 18 points and six rebounds in No. 17 Northwestern’s season-opener.

Women’s Basketball: No. 17 Northwestern dominates Eastern Illinois in season-opener

December 11, 2020
Football player in purple uniform stares with a green field in the background.

Football: After five years in Evanston, Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman’s moment has finally arrived

December 10, 2020
Coach Pat Fitzgerald walks along the sideline. Northwestern's game against Minnesota this Saturday was cancelled Monday afternoon.

Football: Northwestern-Minnesota game canceled, will not be made up

November 30, 2020
Cam Porter scores a touchdown. His was one of only two NU trips to the end zone against Michigan State.

Football: Missed opportunities plague No. 8 Northwestern in loss to Michigan State

November 28, 2020
Peyton Ramsey prepares to take the snap. The graduate quarterback and No. 8 Northwestern can clinch the Big Ten West title with a win over Michigan State Saturday.

Football: No. 8 Northwestern looks to clinch Big Ten West title against Michigan State

November 27, 2020
Northwestern celebrates their first Big Ten title in 30 years. This season, the No. 17 Wildcats will play a 23-game regular season and seek their second-straight conference championship.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern announces 2020-21 schedule

November 24, 2020
Chris Bergin celebrates following a big play. The Northwestern defense forced five turnovers on the day.

Football: No. 19 Northwestern upsets No. 10 Wisconsin 17-7, takes Big Ten West lead

November 21, 2020
Joe McKeown stands on the sidelines. The reigning Big Ten Coach of the Year and Northwestern are looking to win their second-straight Big Ten title.

Women’s Basketball: Cats look to repeat last year’s success with revamped defense and returning stars

November 16, 2020
Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman runs with the football. The senior wide receivers caught a career-high three touchdowns today.

Football: Wide receiver Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman has career game in win over Purdue

November 14, 2020
Football: How Northwestern’s Pick Club became a dominating defensive force

Football: How Northwestern’s Pick Club became a dominating defensive force

November 13, 2020
Tim Lenahan celebrates after his 300th career win. The coach will retire after the 2021 spring season, his 20th with Northwestern.

Men’s Soccer: Tim Lenahan to retire from NU after 2021 spring season

November 11, 2020
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 21, Nebraska 13

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 21, Nebraska 13

November 7, 2020
Kyric McGowan celebrates his three-yard touchdown run. The senior wide receiver is one of the leaders of a Northwestern wide receiver corps looking to make a statement in 2020.

Football: Northwestern’s receivers off to strong start in 2020

November 6, 2020
Bill Jarvis. The former equipment manager died last week.

Former Northwestern equipment manager Bill Jarvis dies

November 4, 2020
Devin O'Rourke goes in for a tackle. The Northwestern defense held Maryland's first-year quarterback to under 100 yards in the air.

Football: Northwestern has mixed results against first-year quarterbacks

October 30, 2020
Coco Azema snags his first interception of the season. The freshman safety was one of three Wildcats with an interception.

Football: JR Pace, Northwestern secondary dominate Maryland in 43-3 win

October 24, 2020
Peyton Ramsey practices. The graduate transfer will start under center versus Maryland.

Football: Northwestern to debut new offense in season opener against Maryland

October 22, 2020
Pat Fitzgerald. The head coach of Northwestern football said the Wildcats’ limited practice opportunities are key for helping NU prepare for their season opener against Maryland on Oct. 24.

Football Notebook: Fitzgerald happy to be back on the practice field

October 7, 2020
Lily Gandhi (13) stares down the opposing team. The senior concluded her Northwestern career by scoring a goal on Senior Day in the Wildcats’ 6-0 win over Indiana last year — in one of the more memorable games of the fall.

ICYMI: The top moments of last year’s fall sports season

September 27, 2020
Joe Ruklick. The former NU basketball player died on Sept. 16 at the age of 82.

Men’s basketball leader and former NBA athlete Joe Ruklick dies at 82

September 23, 2020
Ryan Field. The Big Ten’s leaders announced a plan Wednesday to start the conference’s football season in October.

Football: What to know about the Big Ten’s October return

September 16, 2020
Rom Brown. The 22-year-old freshman comes to Northwestern after serving in the Israel Defense Forces.

Men’s Soccer: Rom Brown joins NU at age 22 after service in Israel Defense Forces

September 9, 2020
Rashawn Slater (70) prepares for the snap at the line of scrimmage. Slater became the first Northwestern player to opt out of the 2020 season.

Football: Rashawn Slater opts out of 2020 season, declares for 2021 NFL Draft

August 20, 2020
Bardia Kimiavi waves to the Martin Stadium crowd. The junior midfielder, who notched 10 points last season, will be one of Northwestern’s most offensive important players for the 2020 campaign.

Men’s Soccer: After improved season, Northwestern looks toward a Big Ten title

August 16, 2020
Lindsey Pulliam goes up for a layup. Pulliam was named to the mid-season Wooden Award Top 25 on Thursday.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats seek second-straight Big Ten Championship

August 16, 2020
Coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to his players from the sideline. Fitzgerald spoke to Dave Revsine (Weinberg ’91) of Big Ten Network Thursday night about the impact of the Big Ten’s conference-only schedule on Northwestern’s football program.

Football: Fitzgerald reacts to conference-only fall schedule

July 9, 2020
Ryan Fieldhouse, the practice facility for Northwestern football. On Thursday afternoon, the Big Ten conference announced that all fall sports teams of member universities will play a conference-only schedule.

Big Ten moves to conference-only schedule for fall 2020 season

July 9, 2020
Northwestern fans celebrate a touchdown against Illinois in a 2010 game at Wrigley Field. A Nov. 7 football game between the Wildcats and Wisconsin will no longer take place at the Friendly Confines

Football: 2020 Northwestern-Wisconsin game moved from Wrigley Field to Evanston

July 8, 2020
Sebastian Rivera competes against Nebraska. The former Northwestern wrestler and New Jersey native is transferring to Rutgers for his final season of eligibility.

Wrestling: Sebastian Rivera joins Rutgers as graduate transfer

June 28, 2020
Abbie Wolf goes up for a shot. The former Northwestern center officially signed with Club Deportivo Zamarat — a women’s basketball club in Zamora, Spain — on June 24.

Women’s Basketball: Abbie Wolf signs with Spanish basketball club

June 25, 2020
Combe Tennis Center, the home court of Northwestern women’s tennis. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wildcats’ final five home matches were canceled.

Connected While Apart: Northwestern women’s tennis bonds over lost season to build a culture for the future

May 25, 2020
Michael Jordan in “The Last Dance.” Three Medill faculty members who reported on Jordan and the Bulls appear in the docuseries.

Three journalism professors share their experiences covering Michael Jordan-era Bulls in “The Last Dance”

May 13, 2020
Anna Morris poses at Northwestern’s Welsh-Ryan Arena. The New Jersey native, a five-star recruit, will join the Wildcats next fall.

Women’s Basketball: “I’m excited to come in and be a part of this team”: How 5-star freshman Anna Morris can help lift Northwestern into Big Ten supremacy

April 19, 2020
Joshua Hoffman/The Daily Northwestern

Rapid Recap: No. 7 Michigan 67, No. 2 Northwestern 59

March 6, 2020
Lindsey Pulliam takes a jumpshot. The junior guard will look to lead NU to a Big Ten tournament championship.

Women’s Basketball: No. 2 Northwestern to face No 7. Michigan in Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals

March 6, 2020
Abi Scheid attempts to make a pass. The senior forward is currently leading the country in three-point percentage.

“If I put my mind to anything, I can achieve it”: How Abi Scheid became the best 3-point shooter in the country

March 4, 2020
Lindsey Pulliam takes a jumpshot. The junior guard will look to lead NU to a Big Ten tournament championship.

Women’s Basketball: McKeown wins Coach of the Year as six Cats receive All-Big Ten honors

March 3, 2020
Lindsey Pulliam smiles after a play. The junior had 17 points in NU’s win over Illinois on Saturday.

Women’s Basketball: No. 14 Northwestern wins Big Ten for the first time since 1990

March 1, 2020
Lindsey Pulliam smiles after a shot. The junior guard and the Wildcats are one win away from a share of the Big Ten title for the first time since the 1989-90 season.

Women’s Basketball: No. 14 Northwestern looks to clinch share of Big Ten title against Illinois

February 27, 2020
A Northwestern fencer lunges. The team was unable to make it to the finals of the Midwest Championships despite having one of their best seasons in recent years.

Fencing: No. 9 Northwestern falls to No. 4 Ohio State at Midwest Championships

February 26, 2020
Abi Scheid shoots from behind the arc. The senior leads the nation in three point shooting.

Women’s Basketball: No. 14 Northwestern beats Ohio State for eighth-straight win

February 25, 2020
Lindsey Pulliam dribbles the ball. The junior guard was named Big Ten player of the week.

Women’s Basketball: No. 14 Northwestern looks for eighth-straight win against Ohio State

February 24, 2020
Sydney Wood dribbles the ball. Wood and the Wildcats will head north to face Wisconsin this weekend.

Women’s Basketball: No. 18 Northwestern heads to Madison, aims to win seventh straight

February 20, 2020
Northwestern fencers during a meet. The Wildcats sent two fencers to last weekend’s Junior Olympics.

Fencing: Two fencers compete at Junior Olympics as No. 9 NU prepares for postseason play

February 20, 2020
Lindsey Pulliam looks on. The senior guard scored 27 points to lead her team past Iowa Thursday.

Women’s Basketball: Behind Burton and Pulliam, No. 18 Northwestern wins sixth straight

February 20, 2020
Lindsey Pulliam shoots from behind the arc. The junior is one of NU’s best scorers, but struggled against Nebraska on Sunday.

Women’s Basketball: No. 18 Northwestern looks to win six straight with victory over Rutgers

February 18, 2020
Veronica Burton steps into a three-pointer. Burton had 20 points and a career-high 10 assists in the Cats’ win Monday night.

Women’s Basketball: Burton fuels comeback as No. 19 Northwestern defeats Nebraska

February 16, 2020
Sydney Wood dribbles in the paint. The sophomore guard scored a game-high tying 14 points against Michigan on Thursday.

Women’s Basketball: No. 19 Northwestern beats Michigan on the road for the first time since 2015

February 14, 2020
A Northwestern fencer strikes her opponent.

Fencing: Crompton, Swallow head to Columbus for Junior Olympics

February 13, 2020
Veronica Burton moves the ball down the court. The sophomore guard finished with 23 points in NU’s win over Michigan State.

Women’s Basketball: Pulliam and Burton guide Northwestern to season sweep of Michigan State

February 11, 2020
Lindsey Pulliam jogs down the court. The junior guard scored 22 points during Northwestern’s January win over Michigan State.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern enters crucial stretch of conference play against Michigan State

February 9, 2020
A Northwestern fencer strikes her opponent. The Wildcats went 10-2 in the NU Duals this past weekend.

Fencing: No. 9 Northwestern upsets No. 1 Princeton, goes 10-2 at NU Duals

February 5, 2020
Abi Schied looks to pass the ball. The senior forward has hit a cold stretch in her last two games.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern looks to bounce back against Michigan at Welsh-Ryan Arena

January 29, 2020
Veronica Burton drives up the court. The sophomore guard scored a game-leading 22 points and also had six steals and eight rebounds on Thursday.

Women’s Basketball: With 22 points from both Burton and Pulliam, Northwestern beats Michigan State 76-48

January 23, 2020
Lindsey Pulliam takes a layup. The junior guard has led Northwestern to a strong start to Big Ten play.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern to continue conference play against Michigan State

January 22, 2020
Abi Scheid shoots the ball. The senior forward made every three-pointer she took on Sunday.

Women’s Basketball: Behind Scheid and Pulliam, Northwestern surges to 85-59 victory over Penn State

January 20, 2020
Veronica Burton dribbles the ball. She finished with 15 points, eight rebounds and five assists in Thursday’s win.

Women’s Basketball: Veronica Burton’s late heroics give Northwestern overtime victory over No. 15 Indiana

January 16, 2020
Abbie Wolf goes up for a shot. The senior center scored a career-high 24 points to lead the Cats over Purdue on Sunday.

Women’s Basketball: Wolf’s career game lifts Wildcats to victory over Purdue

January 12, 2020
Lindsey Pulliam looks to make a move. The junior guard hit a buzzer-beater layup to lead her team over Minnesota.

Women’s Basketball: Last-second shot from Pulliam lifts Northwestern to victory over Minnesota

January 9, 2020
Center Abi Scheid drives to the hoop. The senior captain led Northwestern with 21 points in their 69-48 win over Valparaiso.

Women’s Basketball: Abi Scheid stars in victory over Valparaiso

November 22, 2019
Chris Collins looks at the court. Northwestern shot just 33 percent from the field in Tuesday’s loss.

Men’s Basketball: Despite early lead, Northwestern’s offense struggles down the stretch

November 20, 2019
Miha Miskovic gives up a goal on a penalty kick. The Wildcats lost in the quarterfinal of the Big Ten Tournament.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern falls to defending national champion, eliminated from Big Ten Tournament

November 10, 2019
Bardia Kimiavi waves to the crowd. The sophomore midfielder scored Northwestern’s first goal in their 3-1 win over then No. 25 Maryland in September.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern prepares to face defending national champion in Big Ten quarterfinal

November 7, 2019
Ty Seager fights for possession. The senior forward scored two goals and added two assists in his final regular season game for Northwestern.

Men’s Soccer: In regular season finale, Northwestern defeats Div. III Marian with strong performances from seniors.

November 3, 2019
Ty Seager fights for the ball. The senior forward has scored one goal for the Wildcats this season.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern looking to win three straight in conference play for the first time since 2011

October 29, 2019
Midfielder Matt Moderwell attempts to steal the ball. The senior scored the game-winning goal against Michigan State.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern defeats Michigan State 1-0 off Moderwell’s last-minute goal

October 27, 2019
Spencer Howard celebrates. The junior forward recorded a hat trick on Monday as the Wildcats won 6-0 in a home exhibition.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern defeats Div. III Aurora 6-0 behind Howard’s hat trick

October 14, 2019
Senior midfielder Matt Moderwell attempts to dribble the ball past a Bowling Green player.

Men’s Soccer: Despite late goal, Northwestern suffers 3-2 overtime loss to Penn State

October 13, 2019
Ty Seager dribbles the ball. The senior forward led the team with three shots on Sunday.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern gets blown out on the road against Michigan

October 6, 2019
Bardia Kimiavi dribbles the ball through midfield. The sophomore has three goals and two assists this season.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern looks to beat defending Big Ten champion Indiana for the first time since 2009

September 30, 2019
Miha Miskovic kicks the ball. The junior goalkeeper finished with three saves on Saturday.

Men’s Soccer: Despite 11 shots and 10 corners, Northwestern ties Ohio State

September 29, 2019
Matt Moderwell dribbles the ball. The senior midfielder is tied for the team lead with eight points.

Northwestern rides four-game win streak into matchup against the Buckeyes

September 25, 2019
The Northwestern football team practices in the new Ryan Fieldhouse for the first time in April. The fieldhouse is part of the $270 million Walter Athletics Center, a facility that Northwestern hopes will help it keep up in the college football arms race.

Football: Ryan Fieldhouse sparkles, but its ability to attract recruits is up for debate

August 9, 2018
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