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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 forward Lauren Douglas plays defense in Thursday’s win against No. 21 Purdue. Douglas had 5 points and five rebounds off the bench in the first half of Northwestern’s loss Sunday to Minnesota.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats fall flat against Golden Gophers

January 12, 2014

After splitting a pair of wire-to-wire games against ranked opponents, Northwestern looked gassed. The Wildcats (11-5, 1-2 Big Ten) came up well short Sunday against Minnesota  (12-5, 1-2) in a 94-59...

Northwestern seniors leave with a win as Wildcats down Illinois

November 30, 2013

CHAMPAIGN — Northwestern’s 2013 season lacked many things. At times, it lacked healthy players, aggressive play calling and a competent offense among other issues. The season also lacked...

Senior outside hitter Stephanie Holthus slams the ball over Illinois on Wednesday night. The Wildcats came from behind to win three consecutive sets and seal the 3-2 victory over the Fighting Illini in Welsh-Ryan Arena. Northwestern zoomed ahead off the fuel of 28 Holthus kills.

Volleyball: Northwestern rallies to topple a giant Illinois

October 23, 2013

Northwestern (13-8, 5-4 Big Ten) showed immense mental toughness Wednesday night as it overcame an enormous 0-2 hole to emerge victorious over conference rival Illinois (8-11, 4-5) in a five-set thriller. The...

eshman Kayla Morin beams and high-fives a teammate during the Cats’ match against Penn State. After a 3-0 loss to the Nittany Lions, NU hopes to bounce back at home Wednesday when they face Illinois.

Volleyball: Northwestern preps for home battle with in-state rival

October 23, 2013

Northwestern will get a reprieve from competing against ranked foes Wednesday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena, but if there's one thing to learn about the Big Ten, it's that no opponent in this conference is...

Senior forward Kate Allen had multiple opportunities to score against Illinois on Friday, but the Fighting Illini and the posts rejected her. With senior midfielder Julie Sierks’ goal in the contest, she is now tied with Allen and junior forward Katie Langrebe for the most goals this season.

Women’s Soccer: Flaws’ hat-trick kills NU’s newly found confidence

October 17, 2013

Northwestern entered Thursday’s game against Illinois ready for its second consecutive Big Ten win. There was only one problem: Illinois forward Jannelle Flaws. Flaws scored her 16th, 17th and 18th goals...

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