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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


Dererk Pardon and the Wildcats’ starting lineup huddles before an NCAA Tournament game. NU has high expectations for next season.

Men’s Basketball: Will Northwestern win more games next season?

May 3, 2017

After a record-setting 24 wins and first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance last season, expectations are high for the Wildcats. Sports writers Garrett Jochnau and Max Schuman offer their takes on what 2017-18...

Northwestern's starters huddle at half court. Four of the team's starters will return in 2017-18 as the Wildcats look to build on their recent success.

Men’s Basketball: Season-ending loss sets stage for Northwestern’s next chapter

March 19, 2017

Men's Basketball SALT LAKE CITY — For a brief moment, it appeared as though the Wildcats were on the brink of the impossible. And for a Northwestern team that overcame injuries and slumps to tally...

Dererk Pardon is blocked at the rim, in what the NCAA later admitted was a goaltend. Coach Chris Collins received a technical foul after the missed call, resulting in a critical 4-point swing.

Men’s Basketball: Missed goaltending call stalls Northwestern’s comeback bid against Gonzaga

March 18, 2017

Men's Basketball SALT LAKE CITY — Basketball games have a funny tendency to hinge on a single moment. Northwestern (24-12) found that out the hard way Saturday, when two decisions made just seconds...

Vic Law attempts a jumper. The sophomore forward's inspired 18-point effort wasn't enough as the Wildcats' season came to a close against Gonzaga.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s season ends in 79-73 loss to Gonzaga

March 18, 2017

Men's Basketball SALT LAKE CITY — Northwestern did not go down without a fight. Facing a buzzsaw in the form of No. 1 seed Gonzaga (34-1), the Wildcats (24-12) fell flat out of the gate in...

Vic Law attempts a layup. The sophomore forward scored 2 points in Northwestern’s win over Vanderbilt on Thursday.

Balk: Northwestern needs a big-time performance from Law to shock Gonzaga

March 18, 2017

Men's Basketball SALT LAKE CITY — Northwestern did not need Vic Law to be great Thursday. When the Wildcats face No. 1 seed Gonzaga on Saturday afternoon, they will. NU (24-11) pulled out a win...

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