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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


Johnnie Vassar prepares to pass. Vassar filed a class-action lawsuit against Northwestern and the NCAA on Monday.

Former basketball player sues Northwestern, NCAA, alleges mistreatment by University

November 15, 2016

Former men’s basketball player Johnnie Vassar filed a class-action lawsuit Monday against Northwestern and the NCAA, alleging the University used tactics to “run him off” the team so his athletic...

Pillote: Northwestern correct to schedule easy nonconference foes

Pillote: Northwestern correct to schedule easy nonconference foes

June 29, 2015

Northwestern men’s basketball announced its nonconference schedule for the 2015-16 season Wednesday, revealing a mostly pitiful slate of cupcakes for the Wildcats to romp through to open coach Chris...

The Wildcats were an offensive mess against Michigan State on Tuesday in a 68-44 loss. But coach Chris Collins is still putting most of his trust in his veterans, including junior guard Tre Demps, who scored 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting against the Spartans.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats look to reset before facing Hawkeyes

February 12, 2015

Men's Basketball After a deflating loss to Michigan State at home Tuesday, Northwestern is doing its best to refocus. The Wildcats (10-14, 1-10 Big Ten) face another tough matchup Sunday at Welsh-Ryan...

Scottie Lindsey searches around the key. The guard has been gaining minutes in recent contests, but some of his fellow freshmen contribute infrequently.

Men’s Basketball: Should Chris Collins play his best lineups or give more playing time to the young guys?

February 11, 2015

Men's Basketball Play the veterans Bobby Pillote: There’s no tanking in college basketball. Coach Chris Collins has a roster still populated with competent veterans, and he should be giving...

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern performance, season slipping away

February 10, 2015

A season that wasn’t supposed to be about results increasingly is for Northwestern, and for all the wrong reasons. The Wildcats (10-14, 1-10 Big Ten) suffered an abysmal 68-44 loss Tuesday at the...

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