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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


Senior forward Drew Crawford challenges his defender. Crawford shook off his slump Tuesday and tied sophomore guard Tre Demps to lead the team with 19 points, again stepping into a leadership role on offense.

Men’s Basketball: Drew Crawford comes up big as Northwestern rallies past Purdue in double overtime

January 22, 2014

When senior forward Drew Crawford was a freshman, he helped spur a monumental upset of a top-10 Purdue team in a key win for Northwestern. Tuesday night didn’t have quite the same stakes. But Crawford...

Men’s Basketball: Tre Demps plays hero again as Northwestern downs Indiana

January 18, 2014

Tre Demps had been quiet all day, until the Wildcats finally fell behind. Northwestern (9-10, 2-4 Big Ten) led Indiana (12-7, 2-4) for most of the afternoon Saturday but was behind 38-35 late in the...

Freshman forward Sanjay Lumpkin looks for an open teammate. Lumpkin stood out against Michigan State, tallying three defensive rebounds and sparking NU’s offense early in the second half.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern can’t complete upset against Michigan State

January 15, 2014

It was almost deja vu. Two years ago at home, Northwestern knocked off then-No. 6/7 Michigan State in the biggest win of that season. Wednesday night, the Wildcats (8-10, 1-4 Big Ten) hung around...

With a newfound post game, center Alex Olah has emerged as one of Northwestern’s best players. The sophomore is averaging 9.1 points per game this season, and his .561 field goal percentage is seventh in the Big Ten.

Men’s Basketball: With a new post game, Alex Olah steps up his contributions

January 14, 2014

Alex Olah receives the ball with his back to the basket on the right block and an Illinois defender directly between him and the hoop. He pauses only slightly before backing into his man and pounding...

JerShon Cobb was Northwestern’s leading scorer and best player Thursday against Iowa, but the Wildcats suffered their fourth consecutive loss — and third straight by more than 20 points.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s inefficiency woes continue against Iowa in third straight conference loss

January 9, 2014

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery was suspended for Thursday’s game against Northwestern. Wildcats coach Chris Collins was on the sidelines. Still, it was Collins’ team that lacked the execution to win...

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