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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 Vic Law throws down a one-handed dunk during the first half of Northwestern's 65-58 win over Houston Baptist on Friday. Law helped carry the Wildcats in the first half and finished with 13 points.

Men’s basketball: Olah’s 21 points lead Northwestern to season-opening victory

November 14, 2014

It was a grind, but Northwestern got the job done in its season opener Friday, edging out the Houston Baptist Huskies 65-58. Junior center Alex Olah led all scorers with 21 points, as the Cats rallied...

Men’s basketball: Veterans’ experience as important as freshmen’s talent in season-opener

November 14, 2014

It is not a secret that Northwestern’s freshmen are more talented than its returning players. That was evident Friday in the Wildcats’ season opener against Houston Baptist. But coach Chris...

Junior Alex Olah says he has benefitted from the presence of fellow big man Jeremiah Kreisberg, who arrived from Yale this year for his senior season. Olah averaged 9.1 points and 5.2 rebounds last season.

Men’s Basketball: Arrival of Kreisberg to spark improvement from Olah

November 12, 2014

Tip-Off The coaching staff’s expectations are straightforward for 7-foot junior Alex Olah: They want him to be one of the Big Ten’s best centers. Olah made major improvements last season, and...

In year two, coach Chris Collins hopes Northwestern can contend for a postseason appearance. With a highly ranked recruiting class, the Cats have a better chance at reaching that goal.

Men’s Basketball: 5 things to look forward to for the 2014-15 season

November 12, 2014

Northwestern’s season starts Friday night with a game against Houston Baptist at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Here’s what to get excited about: 1. The freshmen  This year’s freshman class is one of...

Wildcats blow out McKendree in season-opening exhibition

November 7, 2014

This is year two under coach Chris Collins, but the new era of Northwestern basketball really started Friday with the Wildcats​'​ 102-52 defeat of McKendree in an exhibition. “This team is a whole...

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