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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


Graduate student Jared Swopshire drives to the hoop. Swopshire led the Wildcats to victory against Illinois for the Cats' second straight victory in Champaign.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats win second straight against Illinois at Assembly Hall

January 17, 2013

At the end of the first half, it seemed as though good movement was the solution to Northwestern's offensive woes. The Wildcats (11-7, 2-3 Big Ten) executed smart backdoor cuts, played with quick feet...

Senior guard Reggie Hearn attempts a shot against Iowa. Hearn scored only 6 points against the Hawkeyes, prompting coach Bill Carmody to ask more of his veterans.

Men’s Basketball: Carmody calls for Wildcats’ veterans to step up

January 16, 2013

Northwestern returns to Assembly Hall on Thursday with the hope that, for the second time since 1999, it can prevail on the road against in-state foe, Illinois. The Wildcats (10-7, 1-3 Big Ten) broke...

Junior guard JerShon Cobb attempts a shot against Illinois last season. Cobb was suspended in September for failing to maintain his grades, but is now practicing with the team.

Men’s Basketball: Cobb making a silent impact for Wildcats

January 15, 2013

JerShon Cobb made headlines last September for the wrong reasons. The junior was suspended for the entire year by coach Bill Carmody for violating team rules, mainly regarding academics.  The Wildcats...

Senior guard Reggie Hearn fights for the ball during Northwestern's 70-50 loss against Iowa. The Wildcats struggled shooting on Sunday, hitting only 15 of their 51 shots for a 29.4 field goal percentage.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats offense stumbles in loss to Hawkeyes

January 13, 2013

Northwestern is known for its Princeton offense, utilizing motion to open up backdoor cuts and three-pointers. Coaches dread having to plan against it, but when a team figures out how to defend the...

Sophomore point guard Dave Sobolewski attempts a shot during Sunday's game against Iowa. Sobolewski led the Wildcats with 14 points in their 70-50 loss, but struggled from the field, hitting only 4-of-11 field goals and zero three pointers.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern can’t find basket, loses to Iowa

January 13, 2013

Northwestern picked a poor time to have its worst shooting performance of the season. The Wildcats (10-7, 1-3 Big Ten) shot just 29 percent from the field including 19 percent from behind the arc in...

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