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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


Caption: Nia Coffey dribbles down the court. The junior forward played out of position at center for most of Saturday's game against DePaul.

Women’s Basketball: Poor rebounding leads to Wildcats’ first loss

December 20, 2015

Women's Basketball Northwestern has mostly been able to overcome its weakness on the glass this season, but the Wildcats' lack of rebounding finally caught up to them Saturday night. The 12th-ranked...

Women’s Basketball: Freshman Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah enjoys breakout performance in Northwestern victory

December 15, 2015

Women's Basketball Northwestern didn’t need freshman forward Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah to emerge from her shell Tuesday to enjoy a clean 91-47 victory over Alcorn State. 23 points and 17 rebounds...

Lauren Douglas drives toward the basket. The senior forward will have a final chance to help the Cats reach the NCAA Tournament.

Women’s Basketball: Seniors set to leave their mark on the Wildcats

November 11, 2015

Women's Basketball Joe McKeown is on the verge of building something big. Last year, Northwestern put together a historic season by notching 23 wins and reaching the NCAA Tournament. Then it...

Senior guard Maggie Lyon battles for position in the paint. After earning an NCAA Tournament berth last season, Lyon and the Cats are aiming even higher for the upcoming season.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern returns hungry for greater success

October 15, 2015

Women's Basketball CHICAGO — After an offseason to absorb their recent success, Northwestern’s coach and stars are in agreement: There’s plenty of work to be done. Last year’s Wildcats...

Junior Alex Cohen sets up for a free throw. Cohen helped anchor Northwestern against Penn State on Sunday and was on the court the whole game to come up with 18 points, four rebounds and five blocks.

Women’s Basketball: Without Nia Coffey, Wildcats can’t finish comeback against Nittany Lions

February 2, 2014

Nia Coffey could only watch. The freshman forward, who leads Northwestern in points per game with 15.4, was sidelined with a foot injury she sustained in the Wildcats' last game against Indiana and...

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