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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


Redshirt freshman safety Godwin Igwebuike turned heads in his first career start, pulling down three interceptions. “I didn’t even see it coming,” Igwebuike said after the game.

Football: Godwin Igwebuike’s three interceptions a surprise even to himself

October 9, 2014

On Sunday, Sept. 28, senior safety Ibraheim Campbell broke the news to his understudy Godwin Igwebuike. Campbell’s hamstring injury wouldn’t heal in time for the following Saturday’s game against...

Senior goalkeeper Tyler Miller was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season. Northwestern has allowed only 1 goal in seven games this season.

Men’s Soccer: Cats hope to build on defensive performances against DePaul

September 23, 2014

After slugging to an exhausting, scoreless draw in its second Big Ten fixture of the season, Northwestern (3-1-3, 0-1-1 Big Ten) will look for an outlet for its frustration against cross-town opponent...

Goalie Tyler Miller has keyed Northwestern’s recent hot streak. The junior is two-time reigning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week for a team that has won seven straight games entering its Wednesday match with Bradley.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern prepares for giant-killer

October 2, 2013

Northwestern is hoping to avoid being the latest giant to fall at the hands of upset-happy Bradley University. No. 5 NU looks to extend its winning streak to an astounding eight wins in a row Wednesday...

Field Hockey: Carpenter and the Cats prepare for Michigan State

October 19, 2012

No team has ever won a field hockey game without scoring a goal, so the Wildcats have simply decided not to allow any. No. 9 Northwestern (14-2, 3-1 Big Ten) has now gone three straight games without...

Becht: ‘Bend, don’t break’ defense enough for Northwestern

September 16, 2012

Let’s start with the obvious flaws. Boston College quarterback Chase Rettig threw for nearly 300 yards. The Northwestern pass rush was inconsistent. A lack of discipline cost the Wildcats dearly on...

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