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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


Graduate student Jared Swopshire attempts a shot against Texas Southern. Swopshire and the Wildcats have grown closer as a team since the injuries of senior forward Drew Crawford and senior guard Reggie Hearn sidetracked the season.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats unite in face of adversity

January 9, 2013

If adversity is supposed to be a great uniting factor for teams, Northwestern is well suited for unity. There may not be a Big Ten team that has faced more hardships this season than the Wildcats, who...

Alex Olah (22) attempts to block a shot. The center played 24 minutes in Sunday's loss to Minnesota.

Men’s Basketball: After two conference losses, consistency is key for Wildcats

January 7, 2013

After Northwestern's Jan. 3 loss to Michigan at the start of conference play, coach Bill Carmody admitted his team's strength is not quick shooting. Not wanting to suffer another near 30-point loss,...

Senior guard Reggie Hearn looks to attack in a recent home game. Hearn was one of only two Northwestern starters who scored in double digits in a losing effort against Minnesota.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern runs out of steam against Minnesota

January 7, 2013

Northwestern could only slow down No. 9 Minnesota for so long Sunday night. The Wildcats (9-6, 0-2 Big Ten) trailed 17-14 at the half, but the Golden Gophers (14-1, 2-0) got hot in the second half,...

Northwestern Chier Ajou attempts a layup during Tuesday’s game against Texas Southern. The seven-foot-two-inch center is positioned to be a major contributor to the Cats this season.

Men’s Basketball: Fresh faces fuel Cats

November 14, 2012

Much has been made this past off-season over which players the Wildcats have lost. On Tuesday, their newcomers helped put some of those concerns to rest. The season could not have started much better...

Northwestern forward Drew Crawford attempts a shot during Tuesday’s game against Texas Southern. Crawford led all scorers with 20 points as the Wildcats routed the Tigers.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats dominate in season opener

November 13, 2012

“I believe that we will win!” chanted the crowd at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Tuesday night. And the Wildcats did just that. Northwestern (1-0) took on Texas Southern University (0-2) in its first game...

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