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

The Daily Northwestern

Henry Frieman

Henry Frieman, Sports Editor

Henry Frieman is a Medill sophomore from Holmdel, New Jersey, majoring in journalism. At the Daily, Henry has previously served as assistant sports editor. Outside of the Daily, you can find him always watching some kind of sports. You can reach Henry by email or on X.

Last updated fall 2024. 

All content by Henry Frieman
Graduate student center Matthew Nicholson slams home a lead-taking alley oop against Montana State Tuesday,

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern beats Montana State 72-69 as Barnhizer returns

November 20, 2024
Sophomore forward Ashley Sessa, senior midfielder Maddie Zimmer and sophomore forward Olivia Bent-Cole celebrate a goal against Virginia Sunday. Northwestern won in overtime, 3-2.

Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern tops Virginia 3-2 in overtime win, advances to NCAA semifinals

November 18, 2024
Senior Ava Earl runs in the NCAA Midwest Regional in Peoria Friday with graduate student Chloe Wellings trailing just behind.

Cross Country: Earl and Wellings earn top-10 finishes, Northwestern finishes third at NCAA Midwest Regional

November 17, 2024
Sophomore forward Ashley Sessa (left) runs alongside sophomore forward Olivia Bent-Cole against Miami (Ohio) on Friday.

Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern dominates in 9-2 victory over Miami (Ohio), advances to NCAA Tournament quarterfinals

November 15, 2024
Senior guard Melannie Daley looks to pass against Utah on Thursday.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 71, Utah 69

November 14, 2024
Holly Smith (left) and Chloe Wellings lead the pack during a training run this season.

Cross Country: British grad transfers Smith, Wellings bolster ‘cohesive’ NU squad

November 13, 2024
Sophomore defensive lineman Michael Kilbane has rotated between defensive tackle and defensive end this season.

Football: Q&A: Northwestern’s Kilbane talks defensive versatility, elevated role ahead of matchup with No. 2 Ohio State

November 12, 2024
Junior forward Nick Martinelli shoots a layup.

Rapid Recap: NU back in win column after 83-74 victory over UIC

November 12, 2024

The Weekly: 2024 election results, record-breaking field hockey season, incident on Intercampus Shuttle

November 11, 2024
Sophomore guard Casey Harter attempts a three-point shot against Lehigh on Sunday.

Women’s Basketball: Rapid Recap: Northwestern loses to Lehigh 85-68

November 10, 2024
Senior midfielder Maddie Zimmer fires a pass during a game earlier this season. Zimmer won Big Ten Player of the Year Wednesday.

Field Hockey: Zimmer named Big Ten Player of the Year as No. 1 Northwestern wins plethora of season awards

November 6, 2024
Junior forward Grace Sullivan helps up teammate sophomore guard Casey Harter against Illinois State on Wednesday.

Women’s Basketball: Rapid Recap: Northwestern drops season opener against Illinois State 81-77

November 6, 2024
Redshirt sophomore forward Luke Hunger drives to the basket against Lehigh. Hunger tallied a career-high 15 points Monday.

Men’s Basketball: Dominant defense, overpowering offense lead Northwestern to 90-46 win over Lehigh in season opener

November 5, 2024
Graduate student forward Taylor Williams jumps for the tip-off during her first game as a Wildcat.

Women’s Basketball: New faces shine for ’Cats in 88-64 exhibition win over Wisconsin-Parkside

November 4, 2024
Senior midfielder Maddie Zimmer carries a ball toward the shooting circle against No. 4 Ohio State on Friday.

Field Hockey: No. 1 Northwestern defeats No. 4 Ohio State 2-1 to clinch first-ever undefeated regular season

November 4, 2024
Graduate student guard Jalen Leach drives to the basket against Lewis Wednesday. Leach scored 20 points in the exhibition game.

Men’s Basketball: Rapid Recap: Northwestern takes down Lewis 89-62 in exhibition game

October 30, 2024
NU women's basketball coach Joe McKeown.

Women’s Basketball: McKeown reflects on last two years, shares optimism for upcoming season

October 29, 2024
Senior Cameron Adam fires a putt during the St Andrews Links Collegiate earlier this month. Adam won individual honors at The Clerico Tuesday.

Men’s Golf: Adam individual champion, No. 30 Northwestern team champion at The Clerico

October 29, 2024
Sophomore defender Bryant Mayer with the ball in a game earlier this season. Mayer assisted on Northwestern’s lone goal Tuesday.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern eliminated from Big Ten Tournament contention with 6-1 loss to No. 16 Indiana

October 29, 2024
Senior midfielder Regan Cornelius carries the ball during a game earlier this season. Cornelius scored against Michigan State Sunday.

Field Hockey: No. 1 Northwestern secures outright Big Ten title with 5-0 romp of Michigan State

October 27, 2024
Graduate student midfielder Maddie Zimmer in a game earlier this season. Zimmer was a key part of No. 1 Northwestern’s win over No. 7 Michigan Friday.

Field Hockey: No. 1 Northwestern claims share of regular season Big Ten Title with win over No. 7 Michigan

October 26, 2024
Northwestern players celebrate with their teammates following a goal. NU snagged a pair of wins this weekend, toppling Stanford 7-0 and dismantling UC Davis 11-1.

Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern sets new program record after dominating Stanford, UC Davis

October 20, 2024
Senior Ava Earl in a race earlier this season. Earl took home individual honors at Friday’s Bradley Pink Classic.

Cross Country: Northwestern earns pair of first-place finishes at Bradley Pink Classic

October 20, 2024
Senior Ava Earl runs in a race earlier this season.

Cross Country: Alaska native Ava Earl stars as squad climbs to new heights

October 15, 2024
Offensive line coach Bill O’Boyle at Northwestern’s Pro Day in March.

Football: Q&A: O’Boyle talks offensive line, coaching lineage

October 15, 2024
Freshman forward Alex Fallon dribbles downfield against USC Sunday. The ’Cats lost, 2-1.

Women’s Soccer: Northwestern drops Senior Day clash with No. 19 USC 2-1

October 13, 2024
Sophomore forward Ashley Sessa takes a penalty corner. Sessa scored her team-high 13th in NU's win Sunday

Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern takes down No. 9 Harvard, improves to 13-0

October 13, 2024
Graduate student wide receiver A.J. Henning hauls in a 40-yard reception against Maryland Friday night.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 37, Maryland 10

October 11, 2024
Tanna Schornstein (left) and Kennedy Roesch join Northwestern after nearly a decade of playing club soccer together.

Women’s Soccer: Roesch, Schornstein carry club soccer bond into collegiate stage

October 8, 2024
Buie in a game last season. The Northwestern alum signed a contract with the New York Knicks Monday.

Men’s Basketball: Boo Buie inks deal with New York Knicks

October 7, 2024
Sophomore forward Olivia Bent-Cole dribbles down the field against Penn State Sunday.

Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern tops Rutgers, No. 17 Penn State in weekend wins

October 6, 2024
Freshman Hsin Tai Lin celebrates after making a putt at the Windy City Collegiate Classic.

Women’s Golf: Northwestern finishes fourth at Windy City Collegiate Classic

October 1, 2024
Redshirt junior punter Luke Akers gets set to punt against Eastern Illinois on Sept. 14.

Football: Luke Akers thrives in return to Northwestern’s starting punter job

October 1, 2024
Senior Cameron Adam lines up a chip shot at the Windon Memorial Classic. Adam shot 4-under par through three rounds and led Northwestern to third place in the event.

Men’s Golf: Northwestern secures third-place finish at Windon Memorial Classic

September 30, 2024
Sophomore forward Olivia Bent-Cole in a game last year. Bent-Cole scored in Northwestern’s clash with Princeton Sunday.

Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern extends winning streak to 10 with victories over Maryland, Princeton

September 29, 2024
Freshman Alex Fallon makes a move with the ball. Fallon made her first career start Sunday in Northwestern’s 2-1 loss to Iowa.

Women’s soccer: Northwestern allows another late goal, falls 2-1 to No. 18 Iowa

September 29, 2024
Graduate student Chloe Wellings runs in a race earlier this year. Wellings ran a team-high 21:06.8 at Friday’s Nuttycombe Invitational.

Cross Country: No. 24 Northwestern finishes 18th at Nuttycombe Invitational

September 29, 2024
Senior defender Emma Phillips in a game last year. Phillips scored the lone goal in Northwestern’s 2-1 defeat to Ohio State Sunday.

Women’s Soccer: Northwestern loses late lead, falls to No. 17 Ohio State 2-1

September 23, 2024
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
Freshman defender Tanna Schornstein heads the ball against Purdue Thursday.

Women’s Soccer: Northwestern drops conference opener to Purdue 2-0

September 13, 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
Left: Samantha Smith celebrates after scoring a goal against Florida Friday. Right: Madison Smith in the postgame handshake line following Northwestern's win over Florida Friday.

Lacrosse: No. 1 Northwestern’s ‘Smithsters’ form key draw circle tandem

May 25, 2024
Senior midfielder Hannah Johnson hugs sophomore goaltender Fran Argentieri during Johnson’s Senior Night.

Lacrosse: ‘You’re more than just an athlete’: Argentieri, Johnson promote mental health awareness for student-athletes

May 25, 2024
Graduate student midfielder Lindsey Frank celebrates after scoring a goal Friday against Florida. Frank had a hat trick as Northwestern advanced to the national championship.

Captured: No. 1 Northwestern punches ticket to national title game

May 25, 2024
Freshman outfielder Jackson Freeman swings at a pitch during a game earlier this season. Freeman had five RBIs on the weekend, homering twice.

Baseball: Northwestern’s season concludes with series loss to Minnesota

May 19, 2024
Graduate student attacker Izzy Scane celebrates after scoring her 359th career goal, clinching the NCAA Division I record for most career goals scored.

Lacrosse: Scane breaks all-time scoring record, No. 1 Northwestern downs Denver 17-4 in NCAA tournament win

May 12, 2024
Owen McElfatrick in a game earlier this season. McElfatrick hit two home runs, including a grand slam, against Milwaukee Wednesday.

Baseball: Northwestern nabs two wins on back-to-back days thanks to offensive firepower

May 8, 2024
A collage of two pictures. In the top photo, the Northwestern lacrosse team hoists a trophy. In the bottom picture, members of the Northwestern softball team spray sparkling water.

Captured: Northwestern softball, lacrosse take Big Ten titles in triumphant weekend

May 5, 2024
Hundreds of posters line the fence between Deering Meadow and Sheridan Road. The collection includes handmade artwork, flags and an assortment of printed flyers.

Captured: Deering Meadow encampment reaches fourth night

April 29, 2024
Coach Ben Greenspan talks with players during a game against Illinois State Tuesday.

Baseball: Frieman: Greenspan is the man to right the ship

April 25, 2024
Northwestern huddles during a game against Ohio State last year.

Women’s Basketball: Michigan forward Taylor Williams transfers to Northwestern

April 25, 2024
Graduate student outfielder Griffin Arnone celebrates after hitting a home run against Illinois State. Arnone went 2-4 with four RBIs and a home run Tuesday.

Baseball: Arnone’s ‘micro changes’ lead to big game against Illinois State

April 23, 2024
Brendan Sullivan drops back to pass against Maryland last season. Sullivan announced his entrance into the transfer portal on Tuesday.

Football: Quarterback Brendan Sullivan enters transfer portal

April 23, 2024
Coach Chris Collins lands Fairfield guard Jalen Leach in his first big offseason move. Leach averaged 16.2 points per game last season

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern acquires Fairfield guard Jalen Leach

April 22, 2024
Junior utility player Preston Knott stands in the batter’s box during a game earlier this season. Knott extended his hitting streak to 10 games this weekend against Illinois.

Baseball: Northwestern drops weekend sweep at Illinois

April 21, 2024
An illustration of Willie the Wildcat holding a large purple pencil against a purple background. He is wearing a T-shirt with a crossword-grid pattern.

Daily Mini Crossword, April 19, 2024

April 18, 2024
Northwestern graduate student Christina Hand celebrates with a fist pump.

Captured: Women’s Tennis: Northwestern takes care of business against Indiana

April 15, 2024
Martin Stadium, home to the University’s lacrosse and soccer teams, will undergo temporary enhancements that will allow it to host games for NU’s football team through the 2025 season.

Football: Northwestern to play ‘majority’ of 2024, 2025 home games at enhanced Martin Stadium

April 10, 2024
Graduate student Griffin Arnone swings at a pitch against UIC on Tuesday. Northwestern lost, 18-5.

Baseball: Northwestern falls flat against high-flying UIC in 18-5 defeat

April 9, 2024
Ty Berry (left) and Matthew Nicholson (right) each announced on social media Tuesday they will be returning to Northwestern for another season.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s Berry, Nicholson to return for fifth seasons

April 9, 2024
Northwestern sophomore infielder Kansas Robinson celebrates while circling the bases on a softball field.

Captured: Softball: Northwestern sweeps Michigan in weekend series

April 7, 2024
Northwestern forward Paige Mott pulls up for a jumper against Indiana. Mott announced her entrance into the transfer portal Wednesday.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern’s Paige Mott enters transfer portal

April 3, 2024
Senior defender Kendall Halpern (left) hugs sophomore attacker Madison Taylor during Northwestern’s Senior Night celebration.

Captured: Lacrosse: No. 3 Northwestern beats Rutgers 22-11 on Senior Night

March 31, 2024
Northwestern baseball players Preston Knott and Owen McElfatrick celebrate on the field after they score.

Captured: Baseball: Northwestern drops fifth straight contest with loss to Nebraska

March 31, 2024
Northwestern sophomore attacker Madison Taylor weaves toward the goal during the Wildcats’ 22-11 win over Rutgers Saturday. Taylor and graduate student attacker Izzy Scane each scored a team-high four goals.

Lacrosse: No. 3 Northwestern downs Rutgers 22-11 in Senior Night spectacle

March 31, 2024
Northwestern huddles during a game against Penn State last year.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern lands Bucknell forward Grace Sullivan

March 29, 2024
Sophomore infielder Trent Liolios draws a walk in a game earlier this season. Liolios mashed a three-run home run in the first inning of Tuesday’s contest.

Baseball: Late-game pitching dooms Northwestern in 17-8 NIU loss

March 26, 2024
Freshman guard Freshman Casey Harter looks to advance the ball up the court Tuesday.

Rapid Recap: No. 14 Indiana 84, Northwestern 64

February 27, 2024
Sophomore guard Caroline Lau rolls in a layup.

Women’s basketball: Northwestern battles in 74-60 loss to Michigan

February 25, 2024
Sophomore attacker Madison Taylor celebrates after scoring a goal against Marquette on Monday. Taylor scored four goals in Northwestern’s 21-3 win over the Golden Eagles.

Captured: Lacrosse: No. 4 Northwestern obliterates Marquette in 21-3 blowout

February 19, 2024
Northwestern’s Crystal Fuqu Wang shoots a layup.

Photo Gallery: Women’s Basketball: Northwestern trounced by Purdue 74-48

February 16, 2024
Graduate student guard Boo Buie waits to inbound a pass.

Captured: Men’s Basketball: Northwestern grinds out 68-63 win against Penn State

February 11, 2024
Paige Mott tries to keep the ball away from an Iowa player.

Rapid Recap: Illinois 82, Northwestern 71

February 8, 2024
Fans hold up signs for Iowa’s Caitlin Clark as she takes a postgame interview. Welsh-Ryan Arena sold out for Wednesday's matchup between Northwestern and the Hawkeyes.

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark shatters scoring records before sellout Northwestern crowd

February 1, 2024
Northwestern players huddle before action.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern finds production from unlikely players in loss to Penn State

January 26, 2024
Junior guard Melannie Daley earlier this season. Daley scored 18 points against Michigan State on Jan. 17.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern prepares for Penn State rematch

January 24, 2024
Senior Maria Shusharina readies for a return.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern sweeps Butler and Eastern Michigan in Saturday slate

January 21, 2024
Buie, in a white basketball uniform, celebrates and holds his hands up in the air.

Captured: Men’s Basketball: Northwestern tops Maryland, 72-69

January 19, 2024
Graduate student guard Maggie Pina shoots a three-pointer.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern’s shooting goes cold in 93-52 loss to Illinois

January 14, 2024
Basketball player Casey Harter, who is wearing a white uniform, dribbles the ball away from Ohio State guard Madison Greene, who is wearing red.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern loses second straight game to No. 20 Ohio State

January 7, 2024
Sophomore guard Caroline Lau. Lau notched 11 points and five assists in Northwestern's 82-58 loss to Georgetown Sunday.

Rapid Recap: Georgetown 82, Northwestern 58

December 3, 2023
Junior forward Caileigh Walsh fights to get to the basket in a game earlier this season. Walsh scored a career-high 27 points in Northwestern’s win against Southeast Missouri State on Sunday.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 76, Southeast Missouri State 68

November 19, 2023
Junior guard Melannie Daley poured in a career-high 27 points in Northwestern's season-opening victory over UIC.

Women’s Basketball: Daley drops career-high 25 points in Northwestern’s season-opening win

November 10, 2023
Several players group together during a game. In its regular season finale, Northwestern was blanked on the road at Michigan, falling 3-0.

Men’s Soccer: ‘Cats drop season finale to Michigan, lose out on Big Ten regular season title

October 29, 2023
Captured: Football: High-powered offense leads ‘Cats to 33-27 upset of Terrapins

Captured: Football: High-powered offense leads ‘Cats to 33-27 upset of Terrapins

October 29, 2023
Northwestern coach Joe McKeown. McKeown spoke at WNUR's "Fired Up with Joe McKeown" event Tuesday.

Women’s Basketball: McKeown, players talk upcoming season at WNUR ‘Fired Up’ event

October 24, 2023
Captured: Northwestern women’s soccer draws 2-2 with Penn State

Captured: Northwestern women’s soccer draws 2-2 with Penn State

October 15, 2023
Sophomore Daniel Svärd hits the ball. Northwestern placed 13th at Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate Invitational this weekend.

Men’s Golf: Northwestern finishes 13th in Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate Invitational

October 15, 2023
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