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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


Scottie Lindsey fires a jumper. The senior guard scored 17 points in Northwestern's narrow loss to Purdue.

Rapid Recap: Purdue 74, Northwestern 69

December 3, 2017

Men's Basketball WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Looking for a marquee victory in one of the Big Ten’s most hostile environments, Northwestern came up short at Purdue on Sunday. Bullied at times by...

Scottie Lindsey dunks over a defender. The senior guard overcame a slow start to score 22 points in Northwestern's overtime win.

Men’s Basketball: Scottie Lindsey powers Wildcats over Illinois in overtime

December 2, 2017

Men's Basketball ROSEMONT — Northwestern’s leading scorer entered the team’s Big Ten opener against Illinois in an unusual position. Fresh off a trying last-second loss to Georgia Tech in...

Scottie Lindsey sizes up the defense. The senior guard came off the bench for the first time this season Friday and led Northwestern with 22 points.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 72, Illinois 68 (OT)

December 1, 2017

Men's Basketball ROSEMONT — Northwestern pulled away in the final minute of overtime to earn a much-needed 72-68 victory over rival Illinois in its Big Ten opener Friday. Senior guard Scottie...

Junior defensive tackle Jordan Thompson and senior tackle Tyler Lancaster smother Illinois running back Dre Brown. The  Wildcats' defensive front dominated Illinois on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern’s defense shuts down Illinois in lopsided win

November 25, 2017

Football CHAMPAIGN — Illinois’ first drive against Northwestern on Saturday was a strong one. Freshman quarterback Cam Thomas led his team down the field, then finished it off with a 23-yard touchdown...

Balk: Appreciate your time at NU, and all the people who make it special

November 21, 2017

It hit me like a bullet train. A week early, actually. At halftime of Northwestern football’s penultimate home game of the season, I snuck out of the press box and into the upper deck. I stood in...

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