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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


Northwestern players hoist the Land of Lincoln Trophy following the team's 50-14 defeat of Illinois in 2012. The Wildcats have defeated the Fighting Illini the past two seasons.

Football: Northwestern-Illinois rivalry takes on added significance as teams seek bowl eligibility

November 28, 2014

Gameday It has been four years since the rivalry between Northwestern and Illinois was a game of this magnitude. In 2013, both teams were eliminated from bowl contention prior to the season finale....

Senior linebacker Jimmy Hall forces a fumble as Anthony Walker wraps up Purdue's Akeem Hunt during Saturday's victory over the Boilermakers. Hall added an interception on Purdue's first offensive drive as the Wildcats' defense held Purdue to only 14 points.

Football: Quick start springs Northwestern past Purdue

November 22, 2014

Gameday WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — It was costly, but Northwestern is one win away from bowl eligibility. The Wildcats (5-6, 3-4) jumped out to an early 24-0 lead and then iced the game in the second...

Junior superback Dan Vitale leaps over a defender after making a catch Saturday against Purdue. Vitale hauled in four catches on the day for 43 yards, including a 25-yard touchdown catch to open the scoring in the first quarter.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern 38, Purdue 14

November 22, 2014

Gameday What went right: Saturday was the rare undramatic victory for Northwestern. The Wildcats took a quick 21-0 lead and never really looked back. Before leaving with an injury, senior quarterback...

Taylor Tashima sets the ball for a spike. The true freshman setter has excelled in her first year, starting 22 games for the Wildcats.

Volleyball: Northwestern suffers disappointing loss to Illinois

November 10, 2014

Volleyball The Wildcats (15-10, 5-9 Big Ten) once again followed up an impressive win with a disappointing loss, this time at the hand of in-state rival No. 9 Illinois (19-6, 11-3). The Fighting...

Women’s Swimming: Wildcats beat Fighting Illini despite winning fewer races

October 20, 2014

Swimming and Diving Northwestern dove into its 2014-15 season Friday with a 160-140 win over Illinois at the Norris Aquatics Center. The Wildcats kicked off the tournament with second- and third-place...

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