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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 guard Christen Inman looks to pass. Inman's clutch jump shot with 20 seconds left helped Northwestern past Ball State on Thursday in the first round of the Women's NIT.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats scrape out win in first round of NIT

March 20, 2014

At the end of the regular season, Northwestern didn't know if it would even make the postseason. Now, the Wildcats (16-15) are advancing to the second round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament. NU...

Freshman Ashley Deary drives by an Illinois-Chicago defender.  The point guard has capably filled in for the injured Karly Roser, averaging 6.3 points and five assists per game this season.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats’ late comeback falls short against Buckeyes in Big Ten Tournament

March 6, 2014

Early on, it looked as though Northwestern was heading for a repeat of its last game against Ohio State. The Buckeyes (16-17, 6-11 Big Ten) jumped out to an early lead, and although the Wildcats (15-15,...

Freshman point guard Ashley Deary and Northwestern tripped up on Senior Night, falling 75-44 at home to Michigan State. The Spartans outscored the Wildcats by 22 points in a one-sided second half.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern fails to send seniors out with a win

February 27, 2014

In their final home game of the season, the Wildcats (14-14, 4-11 Big Ten) fell 75-44 to the Michigan State Spartans (20-8, 12-3) in disappointing fashion. The loss is NU's seventh in a row. “It...

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...

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...

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