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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


Junior Alex Cohen sets up for a free throw. Cohen helped anchor Northwestern against Penn State on Sunday and was on the court the whole game to come up with 18 points, four rebounds and five blocks.

Women’s Basketball: Without Nia Coffey, Wildcats can’t finish comeback against Nittany Lions

February 2, 2014

Nia Coffey could only watch. The freshman forward, who leads Northwestern in points per game with 15.4, was sidelined with a foot injury she sustained in the Wildcats' last game against Indiana and...

Sophomore guard Maggie Lyon drives a play against Illinois. Though she was called for four fouls at Purdue on Thursday, Lyon was not benched and played almost a full game to tally 10 points for NU.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern unable to double down on Purdue

January 23, 2014

Hoping to achieve a season sweep of a top team on its home court, Northwestern (12-7, 2-4 Big Ten) fell short in the second half, losing to No. 22 Purdue (14-5, 4-3) 90-65. “We fought pretty hard,”...

Women’s Basketball: Weary Wildcats rally to top Badgers, halt losing streak

January 18, 2014

The soft snowfall outside belied the nature of the intense conference battle going on inside Welsh-Ryan Arena. Northwestern (12-6, 2-3 Big Ten) prevailed over Wisconsin  (9-8, 2-3), 74-58, in a...

Women’s Basketball: NU looks to bounce back after two conference losses

January 17, 2014

After getting edged out by in-state rival Illinois 76-74 Wednesday night, Northwestern (11-6, 1-3 Big Ten) will take on another Big Ten opponent in Wisconsin (9-7, 2-2) on Saturday. The game marked the...

Freshman guard Ashley Deary recovers her footing. Although Deary scored only 7 points for Northwestern on Wednesday night, earlier in the day she was named to the watch list for the 2014 Nancy Lieberman Award, which honors the nation’s top point guard.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats fall in heartbreaker against Fighting Illini

January 15, 2014

Despite the best efforts of its young squad, Northwestern fell to in-state rival Illinois in heartbreaking fashion Wednesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Wildcats (11-6, 1-3 Big Ten) were down just 2 with...

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