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The Daily Northwestern

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 defensive end Joe Gaziano hoists the Land of Lincoln Trophy among his teammates after Northwestern's 24-16 win over rival Illinois at Ryan Field on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern rests stars in second half, holds on to edge Illinois

November 24, 2018

Football Northwestern has yet to play a game this season decided by more than 14 points, and coach Pat Fitzgerald did everything he could in Saturday afternoon’s Senior Day game to ensure that streak...

Northwestern receiver Riley Lees tries to evade an Illinois defender during the first half of Saturday's game. NU took a big lead at halftime and held on to win.

Rapid Recap: No. 19 Northwestern 24, Illinois 16

November 24, 2018

It’s just never easy with this group, but the Wildcats keep finding ways to win. Northwestern (8-4, 8-1 Big Ten) scored two touchdowns in the final four minutes of the first half and held on from...

Paddy Fisher (left) and Nate Hall celebrate a fumble recovery against Illinois last year. The Wildcats will look for more big plays against the Fighting Illini in Saturday’s rivalry.

Football: Northwestern senior class looks to go undefeated against rival Illinois

November 22, 2018

Football Northwestern’s seniors have a rare opportunity. On Saturday’s Senior Day, the class will have a chance to go 4-0 against rival Illinois, which has struggled under coach Lovie Smith...

Football: In attracting in-state standouts, Northwestern blows past rival Illinois

Football: In attracting in-state standouts, Northwestern blows past rival Illinois

November 20, 2018

Most people in Jacksonville, Illinois — population 18,454 — are University of Illinois fans. After all, Champaign is just 120 miles from the town. The two places share some similarities, as small population...

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...

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