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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


Nathan Taphorn lofts a shot toward the basket. The sophomore forward led the charge from NU's bench Sunday night with a career-high 16 points in 13 minutes of play.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats crush Delta Devils to open five-game home stand

December 14, 2014

Tip-off After a three-game losing streak and an eight-day break for finals, Northwestern got back in the win column with what was easily its most impressive performance of the season. The Wildcats...

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats’ comeback falls short in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

December 4, 2014

Men's Basketball The challenge was one-sided for most of Wednesday’s Big Ten/ACC Challenge game between Northwestern (5-2) and Georgia Tech (6-1). After trailing by double digits for most of...

Forward Vic Law, one of two freshmen starting for Northwestern, said youth is no longer an excuse for the Wildcats. "We have played enough basketball to know how the college game is and how the feel of the game goes," he said.

Men’s Basketball: Midway through nonconference play, Wildcats still growing

December 2, 2014

In terms of winning percentage, Northwestern is off to a fine start with a 5-1 record. Only underneath that pretty record lays a team still identifying and then correct some shortcomings. NU was exposed...

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats lose in Cancun Challenge final

November 27, 2014

Northwestern played back-to-back games Tuesday and Wednesday, beating Miami (Ohio) but falling to Northern Iowa 61-42 in the Cancun Challenge finals. NU (5-1) could not stop Northern Iowa forward Seth...

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats narrowly escape Elon in overtime

November 22, 2014

Tip-off Elon (1-2) led most of the way, but once again Northwestern (4-0) used a late spurt to squeak away Saturday with another non-conference victory. The Wildcats finished regulation on an 8-0 run...

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