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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


Sophomore guard Tre Demps goes up for a jumper. Demps said despite Purdue’s tenacity, the Wildcats’ growing confidence in their defense should serve the team well Tuesday.

Men’s Basketball: Newly confident Wildcats thrive on slow pace

January 20, 2014

After two wins in three tough games, Northwestern just might be, dare we say, kind of good. A week and a half ago, that seemed impossible. The Wildcats had dropped four games in a row. The latter three...

Women’s Basketball: NU looks to bounce back after two conference losses

January 17, 2014

After getting edged out by in-state rival Illinois 76-74 Wednesday night, Northwestern (11-6, 1-3 Big Ten) will take on another Big Ten opponent in Wisconsin (9-7, 2-2) on Saturday. The game marked the...

Freshman guard Ashley Deary recovers her footing. Although Deary scored only 7 points for Northwestern on Wednesday night, earlier in the day she was named to the watch list for the 2014 Nancy Lieberman Award, which honors the nation’s top point guard.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats fall in heartbreaker against Fighting Illini

January 15, 2014

Despite the best efforts of its young squad, Northwestern fell to in-state rival Illinois in heartbreaking fashion Wednesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Wildcats (11-6, 1-3 Big Ten) were down just 2 with...

With a newfound post game, center Alex Olah has emerged as one of Northwestern’s best players. The sophomore is averaging 9.1 points per game this season, and his .561 field goal percentage is seventh in the Big Ten.

Men’s Basketball: With a new post game, Alex Olah steps up his contributions

January 14, 2014

Alex Olah receives the ball with his back to the basket on the right block and an Illinois defender directly between him and the hoop. He pauses only slightly before backing into his man and pounding...

Freshman Ashley Deary has taken on a large role in Northwestern’s offense in her first season in Evanston. The point guard hopes to lead the Wildcats to a bounce-back win against Illinois on Wednesday, three days after a blowout loss to Minnesota.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats hope to respond in delayed game against Fighting Illini

January 14, 2014

Northwestern heads into a battle of in-state rivals in need of a big win. After falling to Minnesota on Sunday, NU (11-5, 1-2 Big Ten) is set to host Illinois (7-9, 0-3) on Wednesday night at Welsh-Ryan...

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