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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


Women’s Basketball: Northwestern overcomes Wisconsin in overtime to end slide

March 2, 2014

Northwestern snapped a seven-game losing streak Sunday with a 77-73 win over Wisconsin. The back-and-forth overtime victory in Madison, Wis., puts the Wildcats at 15-14 overall on the season,...

Freshman guard Christen Inman prepares to pass. Inman will likely be tapped to guard the Nittany Lions’ Maggie Lucas, who averages 21.6 points per game, second most in the Big Ten, on Thursday.

Women’s Basketball: After four straight losses, Wildcats are looking to the future

February 19, 2014

Northwestern probably isn't making the NCAA tournament. Barring a deep run into the conference tournament, the Wildcats (14-11, 4-8 Big Ten), who have lost their last four contests, have been eliminated...

Freshman forward Nia Coffey takes the ball up the court. Although Coffey contributed a team-leading 23 points and six rebounds Saturday against Minnesota, the freshman said her team needs to improve its defense.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats fade late, fall to Golden Gophers for second time

February 16, 2014

Minnesota guard Rachel Banham showed Saturday why she is the Big Ten's leading scorer. The dynamic junior dropped 32 points to help lead the Golden Gophers (17-9, 6-6 Big Ten) to an 82-64 victory over...

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern drops second close game at Welsh-Ryan

February 6, 2014

Freshman forward Nia Coffey dropped to the court and pounded her fist. Five seconds just wasn't enough time. Northwestern (14-9, 4-6 Big Ten) was tied with Michigan (15-8, 6-4) with nine seconds left...

Sophomore guard Maggie Lyon drives a play against Illinois. Though she was called for four fouls at Purdue on Thursday, Lyon was not benched and played almost a full game to tally 10 points for NU.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern unable to double down on Purdue

January 23, 2014

Hoping to achieve a season sweep of a top team on its home court, Northwestern (12-7, 2-4 Big Ten) fell short in the second half, losing to No. 22 Purdue (14-5, 4-3) 90-65. “We fought pretty hard,”...

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