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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


Clayton Thorson prepares to take a hit from Illinois State defenders. The sophomore quarterback completed just 17-of-41 pass attempts in the Wildcats' 9-7 loss.

Football: FCS team Illinois State stuns sputtering Northwestern with last-second field goal

September 10, 2016

Football is a game of inches, and a struggling Northwestern team found that out the hard way Saturday. The Wildcats (0-2) lost on a last-second 33-yard field goal from Illinois State kicker Sean Slattery...

Putterman: Wildcats' success owes in part to Lady Luck

Putterman: Wildcats’ success owes in part to Lady Luck

February 4, 2014

Northwestern’s current hot streak has been explained almost entirely in intangibles. A “buying into the system” line here, a “new identity” trope there, an “increased confidence” refrain...

Junior Dave Sobolewski fired on all cylinders against Illinois-Chicago on Wednesday night. The guard exploded with a career-high 25 points, including four shots from behind the arc.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats smother Flames in season’s best performance

November 20, 2013

What a difference a year makes. In December 2012, Illinois-Chicago beat Northwestern 50-44 in Evanston. This year, the Wildcats sealed victory over the Flames before halftime. NU (2-2) took a 12-2...

Junior guard Dave Sobolewski has been among those looking to find steady roles in Chris Collins’ rotations. A returning starter, Sobolewski is averaging only 24.3 minutes a game after playing 34.8 per contest last year.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats hope to engineer victory against UIC

November 19, 2013

Three games into the season, Northwestern is still a work in progress. The Wildcats (1-2) are looking to recover against cross-town foe UIC (1-2) on Wednesday night after a disappointing loss against...

Junior Guard Dave Sobolewski forces off a defender in Northwestern’s unexpected loss to Illinois State. The Wildcats doomed themselves to a game of catch-up, falling behind by as much as 19 points in the second half.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern collapses against Illinois State in disappointing defeat

November 17, 2013

Northwestern was battled to its second defeat of the season Sunday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena. After falling to Stanford in a tough road game Thursday, the Wildcats (1-2) returned home and lost, 68-64,...

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