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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


Alana Walker follows through on a kill. The sophomore middle hitter is third on the team in attempts this year.

Volleyball: Northwestern to play rival Illinois

October 4, 2018

Volleyball Starting this Saturday, Northwestern hits the road for the first of three consecutive away games with a matchup against state rivals, No. 7 Illinois. After Wednesday’s three-set loss...

Gabrielle Hazen goes up for a block. The senior middle blocker tallied eight kills in Northwestern’s loss to Illinois on Saturday.

Volleyball: Northwestern drops home opener to Illinois

September 24, 2017

Volleyball Northwestern started strong against Illinois but struggled as the match progressed, falling to its in-state rivals 3-0 Saturday in the Wildcats’ first home match of the season. The...

Morgan Nelson rounds third base. The freshman was among Northwestern’s notables in the Iowa series, hitting a home run in the final contest.

Softball: Wildcats remain confident before tough matchup against in-state rival Illinois

April 12, 2016

Softball As Northwestern prepares for a road doubleheader against Illinois, the team’s goal is simple — bring home two more wins. The Wildcats (14-20, 5-4 Big Ten) are coming off a series sweep,...

Dan Vitale lunges for the end zone. The senior superback sparked Northwestern's scoring with a 19-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter.

Football: Wildcats’ 10th win leaves team on the brink of re-writing record books

November 28, 2015

Football CHICAGO — It’s been pretty, it’s been ugly and at times it has been horrific, but “Wildcat football” has found a way to prevail all season, and now Northwestern is on the verge...

Northwestern players hoist the Land of Lincoln Trophy, awarded to the winner of the NU-Illinois rivalry game, after beating Illinois 24-14. The Wildcats improved to 10 wins for just the fourth time in program history.

Football: Northwestern secures 10 wins, Land of Lincoln Trophy with victory over Illinois

November 28, 2015

Football CHICAGO — Before Saturday’s game against Illinois, coach Pat Fitzgerald had a simple message for Dan Vitale and Northwestern’s captains. "He just said, ‘Let’s get the hat...

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