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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Senior forward Caileigh Walsh high fives a team member before a game earlier this season.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern drops season finale to Nebraska as Daley and Walsh bow out

March 3, 2025

As five Northwestern veterans suited up for a Senior Day showdown against Nebraska, its graduating class suffered a losing result it knows all too well.  A 98-77 beatdown at the hands of the Cornhuskers...

Senior guard Melannie Daley commands the defense during a game against Michigan State earlier this season.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern’s late full-court pressing salvo falls short in 85-79 loss to No. 21 Maryland

February 21, 2025

The last time Northwestern beat a ranked team, Veronica Burton — the four-year starting point guard who now plays in the WNBA — was still in its starting lineup. On that day in February of 2022,...

Melannie Daley shoots in a game vs. Purdue last season.

Rapid Recap: Maryland 85, Northwestern 79

February 20, 2025

Northwestern failed to overcome a slew of turnovers despite a late rally en route to its 12th Big Ten loss, falling to No. 21 Maryland 85-79.  Four Wildcats (9-16, 2-12 Big Ten) finished in double...

Junior guard Caroline Lau takes the ball toward the basket in Northwestern’s win over Penn State Sunday. Lau leads the Big Ten with 5.9 assists per game.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern breaks 9-game losing streak, nabs first conference win over Penn State

February 10, 2025

With just 11 seconds remaining and Northwestern holding a four-point lead, junior forward Grace Sullivan intercepted an inbound pass to clinch a 69-63 victory over Penn State, securing the team’s first...

Graduate student forward Taylor Williams dribbles the ball up the court in a game earlier this year.

No. 16 Michigan State’s second-half shooting leads it past Northwestern

February 2, 2025

Despite a competitive first half, Northwestern failed to keep pace with No. 16 Michigan State in the final 20 minutes, dropping an 89-75 decision for its eighth straight loss Sunday. The Spartans dominated...

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