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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


Nia Coffey challenges a shot in the paint. The junior forward and her fellow Wildcats battled back to within five points of No. 5 Maryland, but a 25-5 deficit after the first quarter was too much for NU to overcome.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern unable to dig out of first quarter hole

February 14, 2016

Women's Basketball Maryland guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough dribbled into the lane as the shot clock was winding down and her team held an 8-0 lead. Despite the Northwestern defender waiting for her...

Maggie Lyon navigates through the defense. The senior guard scored 25 points to lead the way for Northwestern in a 79-70 Senior Day loss to No. 5 Maryland.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats rough season continues with loss to Maryland after slow start

February 14, 2016

Women's Basketball Coach Joe McKeown described Northwestern’s loss to Minnesota one week ago as a “15-round fight.” On Sunday, the Wildcats took a big punch in the first round, and although...

Rachel Banham takes a jumpshot. The Minnesota guard tied an NCAA record with 60 points during Sunday’s game.

Women’s Basketball: Minnesota’s Rachel Banham ties NCAA scoring record in win over Northwestern

February 7, 2016

Women's Basketball Northwestern tried everything to slow down Rachel Banham. The Wildcats rotated defenders, sent double teams and were in her face just about every time she shot the ball. But none...

Maggie Lyon pulls up for a shot. The senior guard notched a double-double in Sunday’s loss to Minnesota with 31 points and 12 rebounds.

Women’s Basketball: Minnesota outlasts Northwestern in double overtime 112-106

February 7, 2016

Women's Basketball After Minnesota defeated Northwestern 95-92 in late January, coach Joe McKeown credited the Gophers for making several shots late in the game. On Sunday, the Gophers again made...

Nia Coffey dribbles around a defender. While the Cats have struggled, the junior forward has put up 20+ points in five of her last six games.

Women’s Basketball: Skidding Northwestern limps into February

February 3, 2016

Women's Basketball Northwestern’s lone meeting with in-state rival Illinois wasn’t expected to be a battle for the Big Ten cellar going into the year. The Wildcats were picked to finish third...

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