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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


Justin Jackson dives into the end zone. The junior running back rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns against Illinois.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 42, Illinois 21

November 26, 2016

Football Both Northwestern’s regular season, and its game against Illinois on Saturday, were rarely pretty. But the Wildcats (6-6, 5-4 Big Ten) emerged from the ups and downs of their final...

Godwin Igwebuike dives for a tackle. The junior safety leads the Wildcats in tackles with 95.

Football: For Northwestern, rivalry game with Illinois becomes one-game playoff

November 21, 2016

Football Northwestern enters its season finale Saturday against Illinois in the same position as the last time the Wildcats hosted the Fighting Illini at Ryan Field: needing a win over the in-state...

Schuman: Fitzgerald’s stability is a major boost for Northwestern

November 3, 2016

Coaching movement is a ubiquitous aspect of college football. Big teams who failed to meet expectations look for hot commodities at mid-tier programs to return to their former glory. After the powerhouses...

Grace Orndorff runs in on goal. The sophomore midfielder and Northwestern struggled to put away chances until an overtime goal gave the Wildcats a 1-0 win over Illinois on Wednesday.

Women’s Soccer: With overtime goal, Northwestern wins share of Big Ten regular season title

October 27, 2016

Women’s Soccer It took 23 seasons and 98 minutes, but Northwestern is finally on top of the Big Ten. On a cold, wet and windy night at Martin Stadium, the No. 20 Wildcats (14-1-3, 7-1-3 Big...

Nandi Mehta takes a free kick. The graduate midfielder helped anchor Northwestern’s midfield all season en route to a share of the Big Ten regular season title.

Women’s Soccer: Northwestern gets just enough offense for historic season

October 27, 2016

No. 20 Northwestern had scored an overtime goal from a scrum in front of the net to claim a share of the Big Ten regular season title, and nobody was sure who was responsible. The official scorers originally...

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