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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


Putterman: Wildcats' success owes in part to Lady Luck

Putterman: Wildcats’ success owes in part to Lady Luck

February 4, 2014

Northwestern’s current hot streak has been explained almost entirely in intangibles. A “buying into the system” line here, a “new identity” trope there, an “increased confidence” refrain...

Senior Drew Crawford was named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week on Monday for his efforts in two Northwestern wins last week. The forward averaged 23.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in victories at Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats’ Crawford named Big Ten Player of the Week

February 3, 2014

Northwestern forward Drew Crawford has been named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Crawford’s honor comes after strong performances in two Wildcat road victories last...

Sophomore guard Tre Demps, here holding off his Michigan State defender, has gained recognition for his clutch 3-pointers of late. Demps may be the team’s most improved player, and coach Chris Collins says his ability to break down defenses makes him a go-to leader on offense.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats stay focused for tough road matchup against Badgers

January 28, 2014

Despite the media frenzy surrounding Northwestern sports Tuesday, the basketball team concentrated on its upcoming game. "I think right now everybody is just focused on playing Wisconsin," sophomore...

Despite a resounding victory from redshirt freshman Jason Tsirtsis at 149 pounds, No. 16 Northwestern fell to No. 19 Wisconsin on Sunday, 23-15. The loss was the Wildcats’ fourth straight against a fierce Big Ten schedule.

Wrestling: Northwestern fails to overcome slow start in loss to No. 19 Wisconsin

January 27, 2014

No. 16 Northwestern (6-5, 1-5 Big Ten) fell to No. 19 Wisconsin (10-4, 4-1) on Sunday, the team’s fifth straight dual match against a ranked opponent. The 23-15 defeat stretched the Wildcats’...

Sophomore center Alex Olah, pictured snagging a rebound in Tuesday’s win against Purdue, has been an important cog in Collins’ new defensive machine. Olah averages more than five rebounds per game and leads the team in blocks with 38 so far this season.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern matchup against Iowa to be clash of technique

January 23, 2014

Northwestern started its Big Ten season with two resounding losses. First, it was a 76-49 drubbing at the hands of Wisconsin. Then came an eerily similar 74-51 defeat at Michigan. The Wildcats’...

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