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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...

Freshman guard Christen Inman defends against Purdue in Northwestern’s 71-68 win Jan. 9. The Wildcats play the No. 22 Boilermakers again Thursday, looking to repeat their narrow victory.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats’ teamwork key to second victory over unselfish Boilermakers

January 22, 2014

A rematch is always a little bit tougher. That's especially the case for Northwestern as it goes on the road to face No. 22 Purdue on Thursday. In what was a back-and-forth game with a tight finish,...

Sophomore forward Lauren Douglas plays defense in Thursday’s win against No. 21 Purdue. Douglas had 5 points and five rebounds off the bench in the first half of Northwestern’s loss Sunday to Minnesota.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats fall flat against Golden Gophers

January 12, 2014

After splitting a pair of wire-to-wire games against ranked opponents, Northwestern looked gassed. The Wildcats (11-5, 1-2 Big Ten) came up well short Sunday against Minnesota  (12-5, 1-2) in a 94-59...

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...

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