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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Scottie Lindsey elevates for the shot. The freshman forward has seen an increase in responsibility lately and adds a key defensive presence the Cats will need against Purdue’s guards.

Men’s Basketball: Freshman Lindsey’s defense key for Northwestern against Purdue

January 29, 2015

Men's Basketball Northwestern seems to inch closer to victory with each passing defeat. The Wildcats (10-10, 1-6 Big Ten) are hoping the seventh time is the charm when they face Purdue (13-8,...

Pillote: Wildcats have nothing to gain by playing it safe

Pillote: Wildcats have nothing to gain by playing it safe

January 28, 2015

Northwestern blew an easy victory late in its game against Maryland. A jumper by freshman point guard Bryant McIntosh put the Wildcats up 11 with 3:46 to play. It should have been smooth sailing from...

Jason Tsirtsis squares off against his Iowa opponent. The freshman, who is ranked No. 4 in his weight class, won by major decision Sunday against Stanford to improve to 22-3 on the season.

Wrestling: Wildcats expect boos, tough competition from rivals Iowa, Illinois

January 21, 2015

Wrestling No. 22 Northwestern (9-4, 1-3 Big Ten) faces its toughest challenge yet this weekend with a road meet at No. 2 Iowa (9-0, 4-0) and a rivalry home match against No. 10 Illinois (8-3, 2-2). “At...

JerShon Cobb fights off his defender. The senior guard has battled injuries this season but has looked closer to full strength in producing double-digit points in two of his last three games.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern hopes string of close losses will end against Ohio State

January 21, 2015

Northwestern can’t seem to catch a break. Five days after yet another tight loss, this time in heart-breaking fashion on the road against Michigan, the Wildcats (10-8, 1-4 Big Ten) face the challenge...

Pillote: Without identity, Wildcats basketball adrift but not lost

Pillote: Without identity, Wildcats basketball adrift but not lost

January 20, 2015

Men's basketball Five games into Northwestern’s conference schedule it’s difficult to tell what kind of team the Wildcats are, but that’s not a bad thing. Last year NU's identity was obvious....

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Cats