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The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


Alex Cohen guards the inbounds pass. The senior is a part of a class that has seen the Wildcats slowly grow into an NCAA tournament contender.

Women’s Basketball: No. 25 Northwestern faces big games to close out the regular season

February 25, 2015

Women's Basketball After claiming a spot in the AP poll for the first time since 1996, No. 25 NU (21-6, 11-5 Big Ten) is returning home to face No. 20 Rutgers (20-7, 11-5) on Thursday, followed closely...

Maggie Lyon weaves her way down the lane. The junior guard scored 15 points in Sunday’s 86-83 overtime win, none more important than the 2 she produced with seconds left in regulation to tie the contest.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern escapes in overtime thriller in Madison

February 22, 2015

Women's Basketball The winning streak has reached seven. Northwestern (21-6, 11-5 Big Ten) went on the road Sunday and stole a victory away from Wisconsin (8-18, 4-12) in an 86-83 overtime thriller. The...

Sophomore forward Alex Cohen surveys the court against Illinois. The Wildcats could not overcome a seven-point first half deficit against Ohio State on Sunday.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats expect close battle against Fighting Illini

February 7, 2015

Women's Basketball Northwestern returns to Welsh-Ryan Arena on Sunday for a highly anticipated rematch against Big Ten rival Illinois. When the two teams met in January, the Wildcats (16-6,...

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: Wildcats battle back from early deficit for hard-earned road win over Hoosiers

February 5, 2015

Women's Basketball Opposing teams’ gyms continued to serve Northwestern in a friendly way on Thursday, as the Wildcats took care of business against Indiana, defeating the Hoosiers 75-69. “You've...

Northwestern and Iowa had an offensive display for the ages Thursday night, combining for 201 points and 32 3-pointers on nearly 70 percent shooting from beyond the arc. Sophomore forward Nia Coffey led the Cats with a career-high 35 points on 63 percent shooting.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern loses heartbreaker to Iowa after fierce comeback

January 29, 2015

Women's Basketball Northwestern suffered another brutal defeat Thursday night, this time at the hands of No. 20 Iowa in a 102-99 home loss after the Wildcats clawed back from a 23-point deficit. The...

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