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

The Daily Northwestern

Nathan Ansell

Nathan Ansell, Assistant Sports Editor

Nathan is a senior from Los Angeles studying Journalism and Political Science. He previously served as an assistant sports editor, and has interned at outlets such as FiveThirtyEight, Sports Illustrated and KABC-TV. If Nathan isn’t in the newsroom, he’s probably at a concert or a café. You can reach him via Twitter or email.

Last updated spring 2022.

All content by Nathan Ansell
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June 5, 2022
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Softball: No. 9 Northwestern’s WCWS run ends at the hands of No. 5 UCLA

June 4, 2022
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Softball: No. 9 Northwestern can’t find answers in WCWS loss to No. 1 Oklahoma

June 3, 2022
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Softball: Northwestern outlasts Arizona State to advance to Women’s College World Series

May 31, 2022
Comedian in white shirt, black skirt and black boots sits next to comedian in black-and-white floral-patterned suit and yellow crocs holding soda bottle.

Comedians Patti Harrison, Sarah Sherman entertain as spring speakers for joint A&O, Sherman Ave. event

May 27, 2022
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Softball: No. 9 Northwestern trounces opponents at Evanston regional

May 22, 2022
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Liner Notes: Kendrick Lamar delivers musical catharsis on “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers”

May 22, 2022
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Softball: Northwestern earns No. 9 seed in NCAA Tournament

May 18, 2022
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Softball: Northwestern dominates All-Conference honors, receives three of four individual awards

May 11, 2022
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Softball: No. 8 Northwestern drops Minnesota series, clinches first Big Ten title in 14 years

May 9, 2022
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Men’s Tennis: Northwestern sweeps ETSU, concludes season with loss against No. 8 Kentucky

May 8, 2022
Tennis players in gray shirts and black shorts huddle on green and purple court.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern heads to Lexington, Forman earns individual qualification

May 5, 2022
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Men’s Tennis: Northwestern’s Big Ten Tournament run ends in semifinals

May 1, 2022
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Softball Notebook: Drohan, players reflect on No. 8 Northwestern’s season

April 28, 2022
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Men’s Tennis: Three Wildcats named to All-Conference team

April 28, 2022
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Softball: No. 10 Northwestern rides offensive momentum to Indiana sweep

April 24, 2022
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Men’s Tennis: Northwestern commemorates Senior Day with weekend sweep

April 24, 2022
Tennis player in gray shirt and black shorts.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern struggles in singles against Harvard

April 20, 2022
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Softball: No. 10 Northwestern takes one win, one loss from Illinois doubleheader

April 20, 2022
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Men’s Tennis: Tiebreaks prove crucial as Northwestern falls short against Illinois

April 17, 2022
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Men’s Tennis: Northwestern defeats Illinois State in convincing fashion

April 13, 2022
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Men’s Tennis: On the road, Northwestern prevails against two Big Ten opponents

April 10, 2022
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Softball: Things go south in South Bend for No. 9 Northwestern

April 5, 2022
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Softball: No. 9 Northwestern claims home series against No. 23 Michigan

April 3, 2022
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Men’s Tennis: No. 25 Northwestern cruises past Michigan State, falters against No. 6 Michigan

April 3, 2022
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Softball: No. 17 Northwestern returns to Carbondale for in-state tournament

March 3, 2022
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Softball: No. 18 Northwestern endures five close games at Mary Nutter Classic

February 27, 2022
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Softball: No. 18 Northwestern returns to Mary Nutter Classic

February 24, 2022
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Men’s Tennis: Northwestern travels to Harvard this weekend for top-15 clash

February 24, 2022
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Men’s Tennis: Match against No. 10 Kentucky canceled

February 22, 2022
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Men’s Tennis: Brian Berdusco’s journey from Bradenton to the Big Ten

February 21, 2022
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Softball: Nelson’s walk-off becomes the pinnacle of impressive weekend for Northwestern

February 21, 2022
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Men’s Tennis: Northwestern off to its best start since 2017

February 20, 2022
Tennis players in gray shirts and black shorts line up on the side of a tennis court with hands over their hearts.

Men’s Tennis: Vanderbilt match postponed due to positive COVID-19 test results

February 20, 2022
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Softball: Northwestern faces top-tier opposition at St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational

February 18, 2022
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Men’s Tennis: Northwestern takes aim at undefeated Vanderbilt

February 17, 2022
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Softball: Ranked win highlights Northwestern’s 4-1 tournament performance

February 14, 2022
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Lacrosse: Kelly Amonte Hiller signs contract extension through 2029

February 14, 2022
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Men’s Tennis: Northwestern vanquishes Oregon, Notre Dame to extend streak

February 13, 2022
Two male tennis players, one with hat and black shoes and one with white shoes, high-five on purple and green court.

Men’s Tennis: Oregon and Notre Dame to test Northwestern’s four-match win streak

February 10, 2022
Softball players in purple and white uniforms climb the dugout wall and clap their hands.

Softball: Northwestern’s 2022 campaign to start at Northern Lights Invitational

February 10, 2022
Male tennis player in black hat, gray shirt, black shorts and two black armbands returns shot on purple and green court.

Men’s Tennis: Pickens’ consistency and Forman’s heroics ensure three-match sweep

February 7, 2022
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Wrestling: Northwestern, coach Matt Storniolo agree to multi-year extension

February 3, 2022
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Men’s Tennis: Northwestern steels itself as a trio of opponents arrive in Evanston

February 3, 2022
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Wrestling: Northwestern outmuscles Illinois for first conference victory of season

January 31, 2022
Left-handed tennis player in gray shirt, white shoes and black shorts holds tennis racquet above head to serve on purple and green court.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern slips past Arizona State after North Carolina loss

January 30, 2022
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Men’s Tennis: Northwestern faces its hardest task yet in ITA Kickoff Weekend

January 27, 2022
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Cross Country: Northwestern records three top 10 finishes at Michigan Invitational

January 24, 2022
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Men’s Tennis: Northwestern falls to Memphis, bounces back against Louisville and IUPUI

January 23, 2022
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Athletic Director Derrick Gragg condemns visiting fan’s anti-Asian gestures at men’s basketball game

January 21, 2022
Tennis players in gray shirt and black shorts high-five in the middle of a purple court.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern faces three familiar opponents after road cancellation

January 20, 2022
Tennis player in gray shirt and black shorts slices a forehand return.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern thrashes Chicago State twice in season-opening matches

January 16, 2022
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Men’s Tennis: Northwestern to battle Chicago State in season-opening doubleheader

January 13, 2022
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Wrestling: Northwestern opens Big Ten schedule with Wisconsin, Minnesota losses

January 10, 2022
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How Northwestern junior Federico Burdisso became an Olympic medalist

December 1, 2021
Northwestern softball player in purple uniform with arm raised prepares to pitch the ball.

Softball: Northwestern hopes to capitalize on strong returning presence

August 16, 2021
Northwestern men’s tennis player wearing gray and black athleisure and white shoes returns a shot against Illinois.

Men’s Tennis: NU faces lineup overhaul after 2021 success

August 16, 2021
Northwestern softball player in white uniform holding bat stares at a fly ball.

Q&A: NU softball alumna Andrea Filler (Communication ’15, SPS ’16) to compete in Tokyo Olympics

July 18, 2021
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KAYTRANADA brings versatility, originals and hit remixes to Dillo Day performance

May 23, 2021
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Softball: Northwestern’s season ends after two losses in Lexington Regional

May 23, 2021
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Softball: Northwestern to face No. 14 Kentucky in NCAA Tournament opener

May 20, 2021
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Softball: Five Wildcats earn All-Big Ten honors

May 19, 2021
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Softball: On Senior Day, Northwestern earns third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance

May 17, 2021
Northwestern softball player in white uniform swings at a pitch.

Softball: Northwestern looks to end regular season on high note against Nebraska

May 13, 2021
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Men’s Tennis: Northwestern defeats No. 23 UCLA, but can’t overcome No. 4 Texas in NCAA tournament

May 10, 2021
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Men’s Tennis: Northwestern qualifies for its first NCAA tournament since 2017

May 3, 2021
Northwestern men’s tennis player wearing a black shirt and black shorts returns a shot with his backhand

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern to face Nebraska for the third time this season in the Big Ten Tournament

April 29, 2021
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Softball: Northwestern wins three of four against Iowa with strong pitches, hits

April 20, 2021
Northwestern men’s tennis player wearing gray shirt and black shorts returns a shot.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern fails to fend off Illinois comeback, falls on Senior Day

April 18, 2021
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Softball: Williams throws fifth perfect game in program history

April 17, 2021
Northwestern men’s tennis players wearing white shirts and black shorts huddle on the court

Men’s Tennis: With postseason approaching, Northwestern seeks a statement win against in-state rival Illinois

April 15, 2021
Northwestern men’s tennis player wearing all-black athleisure and holding a red and black racket returns a backhand shot on the Wildcats’ purple-and-white courts.

Men’s Tennis: Northwestern defeats Nebraska, Iowa despite rough conditions

April 13, 2021
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Softball: No. 22 Cats drop four to unranked Minnesota, falls to third in Big Ten

April 12, 2021
Northwestern player returns a shot off his back foot.

Men’s Tennis: Forman’s singles return powers Northwestern past Minnesota, Wisconsin

April 6, 2021
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Men’s Tennis: Northwestern stares down two key conference rematches

April 1, 2021
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February 15, 2021
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