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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


Tre Demps elevates for a shot over a defender. The junior guard leads Northwestern in scoring but is focused on his defensive game against Illinois.

Men’s Basketball: After tough overtime loss, Northwestern ready for Illinois

January 13, 2015

Northwestern is convinced there won’t be a hangover from its close overtime loss to Michigan State last Sunday. “Win or lose, you have to do that in this league,” coach Chris Collins said about...

Senior Mike McMullan wrestles an opponent. Sophomore Jason Tsirtsis may garner the most attention, but McMullan is a three-time All-American at NU and currently ranks No. 2 in his weight class.

Wrestling: Tsirtsis and company impress at Midlands

January 7, 2015

Wrestling No. 18 Northwestern continued its strong start to the season last week at the 52nd annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships, with sophomore Jason Tsirtsis winning the 149-pound title and...

Jarrell Williams can only look on as Illinois celebrates another touchdown. The junior cornerback wasn't able lift a defense depleted by injuries in Northwestern's 47-33 defeat at the hands of Illinois.

Football: Northwestern falters in season finale against Illinois, fails to qualify for bowl game

November 29, 2014

A bizarre, tumultuous and ultimately disappointing season came to a fitting end Saturday at Ryan Field. With bowl eligibility on the line, Northwestern (5-7, 3-5 Big Ten) fell flat and lost, 47-33,...

Junior quarterback Zack Oliver drops back to throw. Making his first career start, Oliver turned the ball over five times in Northwestern's 47-33 loss to Illinois.

Rapid Reaction: Illinois 47, Northwestern 33

November 29, 2014

For the second consecutive year, the Wildcats (5-7, 3-5 Big Ten) will not be playing in the postseason. Northwestern's 47-33 loss to Illinois (6-6, 3-5) on Saturday at Ryan Field kept the team from...

Junior quarterback Zack Oliver attempts a pass against Iowa. Oliver will make his first career start Saturday against Illinois, attempting to keep Northwestern's offensive momentum going despite losing senior quarterback Trevor Siemian to a season-ending knee injury.

Football: With offense finally clicking, Siemian injury raises more questions

November 28, 2014

Gameday Northwestern’s offense finally looked like it was putting it together. Two scores in the final two drives against Michigan. Forty-three points in an upset win over Notre Dame. Twenty-one...

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