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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


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From job on the line to Big Ten Coach of The Year: How Chris Collins led Northwestern to another historic season

March 8, 2023

When Northwestern men’s basketball’s 2021-22 season ended, coach Chris Collins knew his job was on the line. The Wildcats had just lost 112-76 to Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament,...

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Men’s Basketball: Supporting cast and stifling defense lead the way in 65-53 win over Rutgers in regular season finale

March 6, 2023

After scoring 65 or fewer points in its last three contests, the last opponent Northwestern needed to face before postseason play was the Big Ten’s top-scoring defense in Rutgers. This was especially...

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Men’s Basketball: Northwestern caps off historic conference season with a 65-53 victory over Rutgers

March 6, 2023

Ahead of Northwestern’s (21-10, 12-8 Big Ten) game versus Rutgers (18-13, 10-10 Big Ten) Sunday night, everything went the team’s way surrounding seeding for next week’s Big Ten Tournament. The...

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Rapid Recap: Northwestern 65, Rutgers 53

March 5, 2023

With a potential double-bye in the Big Ten Tournament hanging in the balance, Northwestern traveled to New Jersey on Sunday for a rematch with Rutgers.  Much like the two teams’ first meeting, round...

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Men’s Basketball: ‘He’s really gonna be special’: How Brooks Barnhizer evolved into Northwestern’s Swiss Army knife

March 2, 2023

Long before Northwestern upset the No. 1 team in the country, long before an embattled senior class emphatically stamped its place in program history, long before that elusive second NCAA Tournament bid...

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