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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 Ashley Deary has taken on a large role in Northwestern’s offense in her first season in Evanston. The point guard hopes to lead the Wildcats to a bounce-back win against Illinois on Wednesday, three days after a blowout loss to Minnesota.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats hope to respond in delayed game against Fighting Illini

January 14, 2014

Northwestern heads into a battle of in-state rivals in need of a big win. After falling to Minnesota on Sunday, NU (11-5, 1-2 Big Ten) is set to host Illinois (7-9, 0-3) on Wednesday night at Welsh-Ryan...

Freshman Christen Inman drives against a Purdue defender Thursday night. The guard tied for the team lead with 18 points as the Wildcats upset the Boilermakers at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats pull out a nail-biter against Purdue

January 9, 2014

Northwestern followed an incredibly tight road loss with a just as nerve-racking home win Thursday in their second Big Ten game of the season. A week after their last-second 66-65 loss to Nebraska,...

 Lauren Douglas is only a sophomore, but that makes her a veteran next to the cast of freshmen she plays beside. The forward averages 11.2 points per game off the bench for 10-4 Northwestern.

Women’s Basketball: Young Wildcats commence Big Ten schedule

January 8, 2014

Northwestern begins its Big Ten season against two of the toughest teams in the country — No. 18 Nebraska and No. 21 Purdue. After a nail-biting 66-65 loss to the Cornhuskers, the Wildcats' road gets...

Freshman forward Nia Coffey prepares to shoot. Coffey, along with classmate Christen Inman, had several strong performances over Winter Break, helping lead the Wildcats to victories over IUPUI and Northeastern.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats hope to continue steady performances with conference play underway

January 7, 2014

The past month has been a steady ride for Northwestern. After starting off with a strong 7-2 record through Dec. 5, the Wildcats continued their even play over Winter Break to reach their current...

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: Northwestern making do without Karly Roser

November 20, 2013

Northwestern entered the preseason with a good idea of who would start in its backcourt. By the time the first exhibition came on Nov. 6, the stability the Wildcats expected was disrupted. The culprit:...

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