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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


Junior forward Nick Martinelli dribbles the ball up the court in a game earlier this season. Martinelli had 17 points in Northwestern's loss to Illinois Sunday.

Rapid Recap: No. 17 Illinois 83, Northwestern 74

January 26, 2025

In his 12th season at the helm for Northwestern, coach Chris Collins has yet to crack the code at the State Farm Center. The last time the Wildcats (12-8, 3-6 Big Ten) visited Illinois in January 2024,...

Junior guard Brooks Barnhizer dribbles the ball.

Men’s Basketball: Barnhizer, Berry shine in second half, propel Northwestern past No. 10 Illinois in overtime thriller

January 25, 2024

One day before Northwestern looked to upset No. 10 Illinois in Welsh Ryan Arena, coach Chris Collins traversed his home court with reporters and emphasized his team’s need to complement graduate student...

Coleman Hawkins, wearing an orange uniform, reaches out across Buie’s arm as Buie puts up a shot.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern survives in 96-91 OT thriller against No. 10 Illinois

January 25, 2024

Content Warning: This story contains mentions of sexual assault. If Northwestern’s 30-point loss to No. 10 Illinois in Champaign earlier this month were any indication of how the teams would fare...

Graduate student guard Boo Buie drives toward the lane.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 96, No. 10 Illinois 91 (OT)

January 24, 2024

Twenty-two days after Northwestern’s Champaign campaign encountered unyielding resistance before a hostile State Farm Center crowd, No. 10 Illinois looked to invade its northern adversary’s arena and...

Graduate student guard Ryan Langborg celebrates following a play in a nonconference victory over Dayton November 10.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern shows poise in bounce-back victory over Michigan State

January 8, 2024

Composure and ball security were key in Northwestern’s convincing performance against a hot Michigan State team Sunday. Fresh off of a disappointing 30-point loss to in-state rivals then-No. 9 Illinois,...

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