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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Sophomore guard Tre Demps goes up for a jumper. Demps said despite Purdue’s tenacity, the Wildcats’ growing confidence in their defense should serve the team well Tuesday.

Men’s Basketball: Newly confident Wildcats thrive on slow pace

January 20, 2014

After two wins in three tough games, Northwestern just might be, dare we say, kind of good. A week and a half ago, that seemed impossible. The Wildcats had dropped four games in a row. The latter three...

Redshirt freshman Sanjay Lumpkin looks to get a pass off. Lumpkin’s impressive defense against Michigan State on Wednesday night exemplified what coach Chris Collins calls the team’s “blue collar, defensive” style.

Men’s Basketball: In transition year, Northwestern heads to Indiana to test new style

January 17, 2014

It’s been a season of change for Northwestern. New players have stepped up, such as junior guard JerShon Cobb, who is finally seeing the court after injuries and a suspension robbed much of his first...

Freshman forward Sanjay Lumpkin looks for an open teammate. Lumpkin stood out against Michigan State, tallying three defensive rebounds and sparking NU’s offense early in the second half.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern can’t complete upset against Michigan State

January 15, 2014

It was almost deja vu. Two years ago at home, Northwestern knocked off then-No. 6/7 Michigan State in the biggest win of that season. Wednesday night, the Wildcats (8-10, 1-4 Big Ten) hung around...

Northwestern’s new uniforms debuted Sunday in the Wildcats’ 49-43 over No. 23 Illinois. Players helped Under Armour design the new uniform.

Northwestern wears player-designed basketball uniforms

January 14, 2014

Northwestern basketball fans who showed up to Sunday's game against in-state rival Illinois were treated to both an upset win and the debut of player-designed uniforms. The cartoon-covered shorts of...

Point guard Dave Sobolewski has struggled with his shooting this season. The junior’s 26.4 percent field goal percentage is lowest on Northwestern, which is worst in the Big Ten in field goal and 3-point percentage.

Men’s Basketball: Despite mounting misses, Dave Sobolewski vows to keep shooting

January 8, 2014

Dave Sobolewski doesn’t have many answers about his enduring shooting woes. The junior point guard has been the face of the Wildcats’ offensive putridity through the first half of the season but...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
JerShon Cobb