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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 Maggie Lyon surveys the floor. Lyon's three-pointer with less than two minutes left gave NU the lead against Wisconsin en route to a 54-52 win.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats drive by Badgers in thriller

February 24, 2013

It was another nail-biter at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Saturday afternoon. But this time, Northwestern emerged victorious. NU (13-14, 5-9 Big Ten) battled back from a 10-point deficit in the first half to...

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: Ohio State outlasts Northwestern to move ahead in Big Ten

February 11, 2013

The Wildcats gave the packed home crowd quite a show on Sunday, but it wasn’t enough. Northwestern (11-13, 3-8 Big Ten) fell to Ohio State (14-10, 4-7) in front of 2,507 fans in a tough battle that...

Freshman forward Lauren Douglas rises for a shot. Douglas and Northwestern have been a strong second half team this season, but will need a complete effort to topple Indiana on the road.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern hopes for complete game against Indiana

January 27, 2013

The Wildcats know how to turn it on in the second half. Northwestern (9-10, 1-5 Big Ten) fell to Purdue 77-73 last Thursday, but it wasn’t without a fight. The Cats were down by as many as 19 points...

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern squares off against Purdue

January 23, 2013

Home court advantage proved to be overrated for Northwestern as they topped in-state rival Illinois in Champaign on Sunday, after falling to them at home earlier in the season. The Wildcats look to...

Freshman forward Maggie Lyon takes a shot against the Illini. The team managed to edge out Illinois 62-58.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern downs Illinois in Champaign

January 21, 2013

The second time was the charm for the Wildcats on Sunday, when Northwestern clinched its first Big Ten victory of the year against Illinois. NU brushed off its 65-47 loss to Illinois and, in the teams'...

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