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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

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Men’s Basketball: ‘I can’t talk enough about the support’: Northwestern fans journey from far and wide to support the Wildcats in the Big Dance

March 17, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In Northwestern’s two NCAA Tournament appearances there’s been one distinct similarity between 2017 and 2023.  Both times, the Cats were dealt a hand in the West region —...

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Men’s Basketball: What to Watch For: Still dancing! Northwestern readies for clash with No. 2 UCLA in round of 32

March 17, 2023

“Survive and advance.” The motto of March Madness, constantly repeated by coach Chris Collins and his two backcourt standouts — senior guard Boo Buie  and redshirt senior guard Chase Audige —...

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Men’s Basketball: Cervantes: Collins poured his faith into Buie and Audige, Northwestern heads onto round of 32

March 17, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — This time last year, I had an article prepped on some of the coaches I’d tab as Chris Collins’ replacement. Former Sports Editor Patrick Andres had charged himself, senior...

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Men’s Basketball: No. 7 Northwestern’s first-round win over No. 10 Boise State proves its March Madness legitimacy

March 16, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Out of the four No. 7 versus No. 10 matchups, No. 7 Northwestern had the second-worst odds to win its Thursday contest against No. 10 Boise State.  And there were reasons for it....

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Men’s Basketball: March Madness: The Cats continue dancing after an emphatic 75-67 first round victory over Boise State

March 16, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After a historic season that included a first-ever win over a No. 1-ranked team and a program-best 12 conference wins, Northwestern (22-11, 12-8 Big Ten) opened up play in the NCAA...

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