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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


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Women’s Basketball: Q&A: Illinois basketball great Brittany Johnson joins Northwestern as assistant coach

October 31, 2022

Brittany Johnson left her mark on Illinois high school basketball.  She was the first basketball player in Illinois history to score more than 4,000 points. She earned the Illinois Gatorade Player...

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Women’s Basketball: A ‘dream come true:’ Northwestern legend Maggie Lyon returns as assistant coach

October 31, 2022

Northwestern women’s basketball’s Maggie Lyon began her college coaching career just down Sheridan Road at Loyola-Chicago in 2021.  But Lyon made a name for herself in Chicago-area basketball well...

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Basketball Preview: 22 reasons to get excited for Northwestern basketball in 2022-23

October 31, 2022

Want a reason to make it out to Welsh-Ryan Arena this season for men’s and women’s basketball? Look no further: The Daily compiled 22 reasons to get excited for Northwestern basketball’s 2022-23...

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Women’s Basketball: Northwestern hires Maggie Lyon as assistant coach

May 4, 2022

Women's Basketball Maggie Lyon (Communication ʼ16) will join Northwestern’s coaching staff as an assistant coach, the program announced Wednesday. Lyon played for NU from 2012 through 2016....

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Women’s basketball: After leaning to both extremes in first half, Wildcats beat neighboring Loyola

November 19, 2021

Northwestern’s Wednesday matchup was a tale of one city and two quarters. Loyola (1-2) traversed a mere six miles up Sheridan Road to face the Wildcats (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) in the first matchup between...

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