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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


Joe McKeown motions from the sideline. The coach is optimistic about Northwestern’s chances in the conference tournament despite a poor February showing.

Women’s Basketball: Despite ugly February, Wildcats enter Big Ten Tournament with confidence

February 28, 2017

Women's Basketball Northwestern’s February lowlights included a 38-point output against Indiana, a four-game losing streak and a 34-spot drop in the RPI. If the Wildcats (19-10, 8-8 Big Ten) open...

Nia Coffey attempts a shot. The senior forward notched 19 points but couldn’t lift Northwestern over the Boilermakers, who won on a buzzer-beater.

Women’s Basketball: Last-second buzzer-beater dooms Northwestern in loss to Purdue

February 26, 2017

Women's Basketball One-tenth of a second caused all the heartbreak. Purdue guard Andreona Keys’ putback attempt left her hand with that much time remaining, and it went in to give the Boilermakers...

Nia Coffey drives to the basket. The senior forward’s 27 points led the Wildcats to their victory over Rutgers.

Women’s Basketball: Nia Coffey shines in final home game

February 24, 2017

Women's Basketball The game was ugly, complete with passes to no one, extended scoring droughts and multiple shot clock violations. Nia Coffey’s stat line was not. The senior forward...

Nia Coffey drives toward the hoop. The senior forward scored 27 points in the Wildcats win over Rutgers.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern tops Rutgers in final home game of season

February 23, 2017

Women's Basketball Well, somebody had to win. In a game filled with careless turnovers, technical fouls between free throws and forgetting how much time was left on the shot clock, Northwestern (19-9,...

Nia Coffey dribbles through defenders. The senior will look to lead Northwestern through its home stretch.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern looks for late run to solidify Big Ten standing

February 23, 2017

Women's Basketball The first 14 games of the conference season have done little to settle Northwestern’s place in the Big Ten. That makes the last two contests particularly important. With the...

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