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The Daily Northwestern

Kevin Casey, Sports Editor

He has worked as an assistant editor and a reporter for the Daily in the past. He is from Duxbury, Massachusetts and has interned at Comcast SportsNet New England and Sports Illustrated. He does not have a Boston accent.

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Heavyweight Mike McMullan battles an opponent on the mat. The senior attended boarding school from age 13 on, but still shares a close relationship with his brother Tom McMullan despite not being able to see him much.

Mike McMullan finds strength in his brother

May 27, 2015

Women’s Golf: Wildcats finish 10th at NCAA Championships

May 26, 2015
Kaitlin Park chips onto the green. While the junior finished fourth at a U.S. Women’s Open Sectional Qualifier, she did not make NU’s NCAA Championships roster.

Women’s Golf: Northwestern striving for new heights at NCAA Championships

May 21, 2015

Women’s Golf: Wildcats show resiliency, roar into NCAA Championships

May 11, 2015
Hannah Kim tees off. The freshman is confident for NCAA play after being named Big Ten Player of the Year.

Women’s Golf: Wildcats set lofty goals ahead of NCAA Raleigh Regional

May 6, 2015
Kaitlin Park chips onto the green. The junior shot a team-best 70 in the opening round of the Big Ten Championships.

Women’s Golf: Northwestern wins Big Ten Championships with late surge, Cho captures individual victory

April 28, 2015

Women’s Golf: Northwestern energized for Big Ten Championships

April 23, 2015

Women’s Golf: Northwestern fades late, places fifth in California

April 15, 2015

Women’s Golf: Northwestern attempts to build confidence for postseason at Silverado Showdown

April 12, 2015
Pat Goss gives a golfer guidance on a putt. The longtime mentor has stayed busy in his new role as director of golf and player development.

Men’s Golf: Pat Goss Q-and-A

April 7, 2015
A Northwestern golfer sizes up her shot. The team struggled with long holes over the weekend, placing 11th in the Bryan National Collegiate.

Women’s Golf: Wildcats limp to 11th place in North Carolina

April 6, 2015

Women’s Golf: Despite signs, Wildcats prepared to avoid letdown at Bryan National Collegiate

April 2, 2015
Sarah Cho eyes an angle for her putt. The freshman aided Northwestern’s efforts at the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic.

Women’s Golf: Wildcats battle through challenging opponents, adverse course

March 31, 2015

Fencing: Northwestern in line for top finish at NCAA Championships

March 20, 2015

Softball: Northwestern on a roll, commences Big Ten play against Penn State

March 20, 2015
Tough Big Ten competition has mashed Northwestern lately. On Sunday, though, the Wildcats will take a reprieve from top-15 teams, with a home match against No. 24 Rutgers.

Wrestling: Wildcats gunning for national titles, high finish at NCAA Championships

March 18, 2015

Men’s Basketball: Bill Carmody to be named head coach at Holy Cross

March 18, 2015
Northwestern received the No. 7 seed in the Oklahoma City region on Monday. The Wildcats return to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1997.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern nabs No. 7 seed, will face Arkansas in NCAA Tournament

March 16, 2015
Ryan Fieldhouse,​ depicted above in a rendering, will be​ a multipurpose facility for ​athletic practices and competitions​ and​ recreational activities. The University announced on Wednesday that it ​plans to file permits ​to begin construction on the ​f​ieldhouse​ in spring​.

Northwestern to file permit for Ryan Fieldhouse construction

March 11, 2015

Men’s Basketball: Three Wildcats named All-Big Ten, Bryant McIntosh among best freshmen

March 9, 2015

Fencing: Northwestern sees star effort from epee, likely to get five to NCAA Championships

March 8, 2015
It was a night of balance on offense for Northwestern, as the Wildcats had four players in double figures. Sophomore guard Christen Inman was the most efficient of these scorers, posting 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern’s scoring depth disappears again in loss to Maryland

March 7, 2015
Fencing: Wildcats host NCAA Regional Championship, looking for six to advance to nationals

Fencing: Wildcats host NCAA Regional Championship, looking for six to advance to nationals

March 7, 2015
Hannah Kim follows through on a shot off the tee. The freshman has started the spring on fire, posting back-to-back runner-up finishes and is now the No. 20 player in the country.

Women’s Golf: Northwestern cruises to first victory of spring

March 5, 2015
Bennett Lavin blasts one out from the fairway bunker. The senior was a steady No. 3 in the lineup during the fall season.

Men’s Golf: Northwestern tumbles to last-place finish in Louisiana

March 3, 2015
Kristen Wood releases a pitch toward the plate. The junior pitcher was a bright spot for Northwestern over the weekend, taking two no-hitters into the fifth inning.

Softball: Wildcats finally see wins during impressive weekend in California

March 2, 2015

Men’s Golf: Northwestern gunning for Illinois in final event before break

March 1, 2015
Junior Kaitlin Park chips toward the hole. Northwestern will be looking to repeat at this week’s Hurricane Invitational.

Women’s Golf: Wildcats hungry, in line for first win of spring at Hurricane Invitational

March 1, 2015
Charles Wang lines up a putt. The freshman produced a four-under 68 in the second round at the Jones Invitational, on his way to a four-way tie for 19th.

Men’s Golf: Northwestern produces fast start to season with third-place showing at Jones Invitational

February 24, 2015
A Northwestern fencer, left, dodges a thrust from an opponent. The Wildcats had a strong performance this weekend but ultimately came up short against rival Ohio State.

Fencing: Wildcats win epee, take silver at Midwest Fencing Conference Championships

February 23, 2015
Josh Jamieson walks down the fairway. The junior has developed a newfound consistency this season, and it has risen his status in the starting lineup.

Men’s Golf: Northwestern faces favorable field in California

February 22, 2015
Kara Mupo waits for the whistle. The senior attack contributed a goal in Saturday's 13-6 win, but it was freshman midfielder Selena Lasota who led the offense with her six scores.

Lacrosse: Northwestern gets back to winning ways against overwhelmed Marquette

February 21, 2015
A conference title has eluded Northwestern since 2001. But the Wildcats are confident they can beat Ohio State and put the streak to rest.

Fencing: Northwestern eyes the gold at Midwest Fencing Conference Championships

February 20, 2015
Northwestern took a break from team competition this week with the Junior Olympic Fencing Championships. The Wildcats performed admirably in the pools portion of the event, but faltered in the direct elimination portion.

Fencing: Wildcats produce underwhelming results at Junior Olympics

February 18, 2015
Suchaya Tangkamolprasert poses after an iron shot. The junior posted the lowest scoring average on the team in the fall but is just one of several talented NU golfers.

Women’s Golf: Wildcats place fourth in Puerto Rico, Kim rides hot finish to runner-up

February 18, 2015
Alex Olah pulls up for the 3-pointer. The junior center posted a double-double in Northwestern’s 66-61 overtime win against Iowa and could be a key figure in deciding whether the Wildcats reach or eclipse four conference wins.

Point/Counterpoint: Can Northwestern get to four Big Ten wins?

February 18, 2015
2015 Spring Sports Guide

2015 Spring Sports Guide

February 18, 2015
Northwestern is heading to the Big Ten Championships after a three-week break from competition. In recent weeks, coach Jimmy Tierney has expressed excitement over the Wildcats’ relay squads.

Women’s Swimming: Northwestern begins Big Ten Championships on Wednesday

February 17, 2015
John Shurna battles his way through two defenders. The former Northwestern standout was instrumental in the Wildcats’ failed attempt at an NCAA Tournament bid in the 2011-2012 season.

Men’s Basketball: Remembering the 2011-2012 Wildcats

February 17, 2015

Men’s Golf: Wildcats win three matches, place fifth at Big Ten Match Play

February 17, 2015
Suchaya Tangkamolprasert poses after an iron shot. The junior posted the lowest scoring average on the team in the fall but is just one of several talented NU golfers.

Women’s Golf: Northwestern confident, looking for top-eight national finish

February 17, 2015
Bennett Lavin blasts one out from the fairway bunker. The senior was a steady No. 3 in the lineup during the fall season.

Men’s Golf: Following changes, Northwestern looking to make some noise

February 17, 2015

Women’s Golf: Northwestern confident heading into season opener in Puerto Rico

February 14, 2015
Dylan Wu continued his strong freshman season at the Rod Myers Invitational last weekend. Wu led the team with a 2-over 146 and tied at 23rd individually at the event.

Men’s Golf: Northwestern to put winter practice to the test at Big Ten Match Play

February 11, 2015
Stella Pointeau (right) lands a strike on an opponent. The freshman foil was undefeated in her first six matches of the season.

Fencing: Northwestern dominates Duke, North Carolina in weekend sweep

February 9, 2015
Senior pitcher Sammy Albanese slides into third base during Northwestern’s recent series against Michigan State. The Wildcats now head to Seattle for the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

Softball: Wildcats see mixed results in Arizona

February 9, 2015
A Northwestern wrestler takes down an opponent. The Wildcats have struggled this season, losing their last four competitions.

Wrestling: Shorthanded Northwestern falls short against Rutgers

February 9, 2015

Football: Northwestern, Illinois to play three games at Soldier Field

February 9, 2015
Northwestern could not buy a goal, or a stop, early on against the Trojans, falling into a 7-0 hole in the first 23 minutes of the contest. The Wildcats then kicked on the afterburners, using a three-headed scoring attack to eventually overtake Southern California 12-11 in overtime.

Lacrosse: Wildcats overcome 7-0 deficit, stun Trojans in overtime

February 7, 2015
The Wildcats face two unranked opponents on Saturday in Durham, North Carolina. Northwestern is hoping to mend any flaws ahead of an anticipated Midwest Fencing Conference Championships that commences Feb. 21.

Fencing: Northwestern set for light load down South

February 5, 2015
Michelle Lee lands a hit on a lunging opponent. The freshman contributed to Northwestern’s strong performance in the team’s latest duals meet.

Fencing: Wildcats defeat pair of top-10 foes, produce strong showing at home

February 2, 2015
Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips was announced as the chair of the NCAA Division I Council on Monday. Phillips will also be the representative athletic director on the NCAA Division I Board of Directors.

Jim Phillips elected chair of NCAA Division I Council

February 2, 2015
Three Northwestern freshmen will represent the team at the USFA Junior Olympic Championships. "It’ll be a good opportunity to show themselves against some of the stronger other junior fencers in the country,” coach Laurie Schiller said.

Fencing: Wildcats continue gauntlet in Evanston

January 28, 2015

Fairfield hires former Northwestern men’s basketball coach Bill Carmody as special assistant

January 28, 2015
It wasn’t a banner weekend for Northwestern, but a strong finish Sunday at the NYU Invitational had the team feeling good. The Wildcats beat No. 5 Ohio State that day, along with three other teams, and held their own against the nation’s top two squads.

Fencing: Northwestern bounces back from disappointments to top Ohio State

January 26, 2015
The Wildcats dominated in the pool on Saturday, defeating No. 21 Iowa 152-142 despite a 32-point hole due to forfeiture of the diving events. Northwestern came back in the final leg of both relay races, securing the victory in the process.

Women’s Swimming: Wildcats overcome 32-point hole, fly past Hawkeyes

January 25, 2015

Fencing: Northwestern faces top competition out east

January 22, 2015
Northwestern’s unveiled its new gray alternate uniforms Thursday. The Wildcats plan to debut the uniforms at home against Penn State on February 21.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern unveils new gray alternate uniforms

January 22, 2015
Katrina Adams, pictured during her time at Northwestern, returns a shot. The former Wildcat standout was named president of the U.S.T.A.

Former Northwestern tennis player Katrina Adams rises to top of U.S.T.A.

January 21, 2015
Bryant McIntosh drives past a defender. The freshman point guard became the face of Northwestern’s frustration after missing a potential game-tying shot against Michigan.

Men’s Basketball: Can the Wildcats find hope in defeat?

January 20, 2015

Fencing: Northwestern blows by competition in Colorado

January 18, 2015
Bryant McIntosh attempts a drive. The freshman guard is a big part of NU’s competitive play but isn’t content to accept moral victories.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern hopes winning ways will return in Michigan

January 15, 2015

Fencing: Wildcats look to go undefeated in Colorado

January 15, 2015
Tyler Miller looks out onto the field. The Seattle Sounders selected the former Wildcat goalkeeper with the 33rd pick in Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft.

Former Northwestern goalie Tyler Miller selected in Major League Soccer draft

January 15, 2015
Northwestern prepares to dive into the pool. Both Wildcats squads topped Notre Dame, with junior Jordan Wilimovsky, sophomore Lacey Locke and sophomore Ellen Stello all winning individual events.

Swimming: Wildcats impress, split foes in Ann Arbor

January 13, 2015

Football: Former Wildcats to compete in pre-NFL Draft events

January 5, 2015
Tre Demps drives toward the basket. The junior guard ​slashed his way to a career-high tying 23 points in a Northwestern home rout​ on Saturday​.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern blitzes Northern Kentucky in impressive home performance

December 27, 2014

Football: Former Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees to join Northwestern staff

December 24, 2014

Football: Northwestern makes no staff changes for 2015

December 19, 2014

Men’s Golf: Pat Goss promoted, David Inglis new head coach

September 15, 2014
After a remarkable collegiate career, senior Jack Perry will fight for a spot on the PGA Tour. “Jack has a tremendous opportunity in professional golf,” Northwestern coach Pat Goss said.

Men’s Golf: Jack Perry set to embrace challenges of pro circuit

May 28, 2014

Women’s Golf: Northwestern concludes season with 15th-place finish at NCAA Championships

May 24, 2014
Emily Fletcher observes the action. Fletcher is in her sixth year as the women’s golf head coach and has led her team to national prominence.

The Sideline: Emily Fletcher marches on a slow climb to the top

May 20, 2014

Women’s Golf: Wildcats head to Oklahoma eager to compete for national title

May 19, 2014
Senior Jack Perry fired a bogey-free final-round 63 to lead Northwestern with a 15th-place finish at the Puerto Rico Classic. Perry was an All-American last year and won the Les Bolstad Award for lowest scoring average in the Big Ten.

Men’s Golf: Northwestern finishes season with a whimper at NCAA Regionals

May 18, 2014

Men’s Golf: Wildcats unsure entering NCAA Regionals

May 14, 2014
Sophomore Suchaya Tangkamolprasert finished tied for 10th at the NCAA Regionals in Cle Elum, Wash., last weekend, Northwestern’s best individual placing. The Wildcats’ eighth-place finish as a team was good enough to qualify them for the NCAA Championships on May 20.

Women’s Golf: Northwestern finishes 8th, advances to NCAA Championships

May 11, 2014

Women’s Golf: Wildcats hope to repeat NCAA Regionals success

May 7, 2014
Senior Jack Perry finished third at the Big Ten Championships, leading Northwestern to a fourth-place team finish but was unsatisfied with both results. “To never get a Big Ten Championship ring either with the team or individually is a bust that will go on my golf career no matter what I do,” he said.

Updated: Men’s Golf: Northwestern finishes 4th at Big Ten Championships, Perry grabs 3rd

May 4, 2014
Senior Jack Perry leads Northwestern into the Big Ten Championships in French Lick, Ind. Pete Dye Course, where the event will take place, is notoriously difficult and should pose a challenge to the No. 50 Wildcats.

Men’s Golf: Wildcats confident going into Big Ten Championships

May 1, 2014
Elizabeth Szokol opened with an 80 at the Big Ten Championships but bounced back with a pair of 74s in the final two rounds. The sophomore finished tied for 13th for the event, and Northwestern placed third.

Women’s Golf: Northwestern falls short of back-to-back Big Ten titles

April 27, 2014

Women’s Golf: Northwestern prepares to defend Big Ten title

April 24, 2014

Men’s Golf: Over trying weekend, Wildcats see signs of improvement in final tournament before Big Tens

April 20, 2014

Men’s Golf: Wildcats seek clarity in Indiana

April 17, 2014
Pat Goss peers over his player as he sizes up a putt. Goss has been the head coach of the Northwestern men’s golf team for 18 seasons.

The Sideline: Pat Goss, the quarter-century Cat

April 16, 2014

Women’s Golf: Northwestern nearly slays USC in California

April 15, 2014

Men’s Golf: Wildcats produce mixed results in Columbus

April 14, 2014

Golf: Men and women Wildcats face busy weekends on the road

April 10, 2014
Hana Lee intently looks over a putt. The junior fired a 6-under-par 66 on the way to co-medalist honors in the stroke play portion of the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic.

Women’s Golf: Wildcats set records in dominant performance at Liz Murphey

April 7, 2014
Junior Hana Lee was Northwestern’s top performer during a disappointing weekend for the team at the Bryan National Collegiate. Lee tied for 27th, and the Wildcats finished an underwhelming 14th at the event.

Women’s Golf: Wildcats stumble to surprising 14th place in North Carolina

March 31, 2014

Men’s Golf: Northwestern rebounds at the Goodwin

March 31, 2014
Senior Raleigh Smith, who has never beaten Illinois, serves. The Fighting Illini have three singles players ranked in the nation’s top 33 and the No. 4-ranked doubles squad.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern slips at Purdue, recovers with 2 home wins

March 10, 2014
Junior Hana Lee walks the course. A member of last year’s First-Team All Big Ten, Lee lead the team with a tie for fifth place.

Women’s Golf: Wildcats storm to victory in Coral Gables

March 5, 2014
Freshman Alp Horoz, who along with freshman Sam Shropshire has lost six of his past seven doubles matches, serves. The doubles points will be crucial as Northwestern moves through conference play. Horoz said he and Shropshire need to focus on holding their serve.

Men’s Tennis: Quick starts key for Northwestern against three regional foes

March 5, 2014

Men’s Tennis: Wildcats disappointed to drop two weekend matches

March 2, 2014
Senior Raleigh Smith, who has never beaten Illinois, serves. The Fighting Illini have three singles players ranked in the nation’s top 33 and the No. 4-ranked doubles squad.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern takes on Louisville, returns for home opener against Illinois

February 26, 2014
Senior Jack Perry fired a bogey-free final-round 63 to lead Northwestern with a 15th-place finish at the Puerto Rico Classic. Perry was an All-American last year and won the Les Bolstad Award for lowest scoring average in the Big Ten.

Men’s Golf: Tough second day drowns Wildcats in Puerto Rico

February 25, 2014

Spring Sports Guide: Women’s Golf: Wildcats look to match, eclipse stellar 2013 campaign

February 25, 2014

Spring Sports Guide: Men’s Golf: Northwestern hopes steady lineup will compensate for loss of star

February 25, 2014

Spring Sports Guide: Men’s Tennis: Northwestern hopes to stay strong in singles, improve in doubles

February 25, 2014
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