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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


Freshman forward Nia Coffey takes the ball up the court. Although Coffey contributed a team-leading 23 points and six rebounds Saturday against Minnesota, the freshman said her team needs to improve its defense.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats fade late, fall to Golden Gophers for second time

February 16, 2014

Minnesota guard Rachel Banham showed Saturday why she is the Big Ten's leading scorer. The dynamic junior dropped 32 points to help lead the Golden Gophers (17-9, 6-6 Big Ten) to an 82-64 victory over...

Forward Lauren Douglas is one of two sophomores who are often the most experienced players in coach Joe McKeown’s starting lineup. McKeown faces a unique challenge in that the team’s record may not reflect how well the squad plays, considering its youth.

Women’s Basketball: With 6 games remaining, Wildcats are slipping off the bubble

February 9, 2014

After Northwestern narrowly lost to then-No. 12 Penn State on Feb. 2, the team made an appearance in ESPN's Bracketology projection under the header "Next Four Out." It's a commendation for the grit...

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern drops second close game at Welsh-Ryan

February 6, 2014

Freshman forward Nia Coffey dropped to the court and pounded her fist. Five seconds just wasn't enough time. Northwestern (14-9, 4-6 Big Ten) was tied with Michigan (15-8, 6-4) with nine seconds left...

Junior Alex Cohen sets up for a free throw. Cohen helped anchor Northwestern against Penn State on Sunday and was on the court the whole game to come up with 18 points, four rebounds and five blocks.

Women’s Basketball: Without Nia Coffey, Wildcats can’t finish comeback against Nittany Lions

February 2, 2014

Nia Coffey could only watch. The freshman forward, who leads Northwestern in points per game with 15.4, was sidelined with a foot injury she sustained in the Wildcats' last game against Indiana and...

Northwestern’s Lauren Douglas contests an Indiana shot. With the Wildcats’ leading scorer, Nia Coffey, out with an injury, the sophomore forward led the Wildcats with 16 points and added seven rebounds, as NU defeated the Hoosiers in Bloomington.

Women’s Basketball: With Coffey out, Northwestern picks up second straight conference win

January 30, 2014

The purple and white appear to have a lot of luck on the road this week, as Northwestern held on against Indiana for a 58-52 victory in Bloomington. Like many of the Wildcats’ games this season,...

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