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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


Tre Demps drives toward the basket. The junior guard ​slashed his way to a career-high tying 23 points in a Northwestern home rout​ on Saturday​.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern blitzes Northern Kentucky in impressive home performance

December 27, 2014

The Wildcats completed an up-and-down non-conference slate with a stellar performance against Northern Kentucky on Saturday, drubbing the Norse 76-55 at home. In a game where Northwestern (9-4) produced...

Bryant McIntosh dribbles up the floor. The freshman guard blitzed the visiting Illinois-Chicago Flames for a career-high 22 points, courtesy of a 7-of-9 performance from the field and a perfect 6-of-6 showing at the free throw line.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats cruise in victory over UIC

December 22, 2014

The Wildcats added another victory to their non-conference home stand, trumping Illinois-Chicago 63-46. Junior center Alex Olah got Northwestern (8-4) started off nicely on offense, scoring nine of...

Nathan Taphorn lofts a shot toward the basket. The sophomore forward led the charge from NU's bench Sunday night with a career-high 16 points in 13 minutes of play.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats crush Delta Devils to open five-game home stand

December 14, 2014

Tip-off After a three-game losing streak and an eight-day break for finals, Northwestern got back in the win column with what was easily its most impressive performance of the season. The Wildcats...

Jarrell Williams can only look on as Illinois celebrates another touchdown. The junior cornerback wasn't able lift a defense depleted by injuries in Northwestern's 47-33 defeat at the hands of Illinois.

Football: Northwestern falters in season finale against Illinois, fails to qualify for bowl game

November 29, 2014

A bizarre, tumultuous and ultimately disappointing season came to a fitting end Saturday at Ryan Field. With bowl eligibility on the line, Northwestern (5-7, 3-5 Big Ten) fell flat and lost, 47-33,...

Junior quarterback Zack Oliver drops back to throw. Making his first career start, Oliver turned the ball over five times in Northwestern's 47-33 loss to Illinois.

Rapid Reaction: Illinois 47, Northwestern 33

November 29, 2014

For the second consecutive year, the Wildcats (5-7, 3-5 Big Ten) will not be playing in the postseason. Northwestern's 47-33 loss to Illinois (6-6, 3-5) on Saturday at Ryan Field kept the team from...

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