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


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Men’s Basketball: Despite furious second-half rally, Northwestern’s NCAA Tournament run fizzles out in 68-63 loss to UCLA

March 19, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — At 8:35 p.m. PT on Saturday, coach Chris Collins, with his backcourt tandem trailing behind, took a seat on the makeshift podium in the media workroom of the Golden 1 Center. The...

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Men’s Basketball: ‘I can’t talk enough about the support’: Northwestern fans journey from far and wide to support the Wildcats in the Big Dance

March 17, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In Northwestern’s two NCAA Tournament appearances there’s been one distinct similarity between 2017 and 2023.  Both times, the Cats were dealt a hand in the West region —...

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Men’s Basketball: What to Watch For: Still dancing! Northwestern readies for clash with No. 2 UCLA in round of 32

March 17, 2023

“Survive and advance.” The motto of March Madness, constantly repeated by coach Chris Collins and his two backcourt standouts — senior guard Boo Buie  and redshirt senior guard Chase Audige —...

A basketball player in a white NU jersey dribbles the ball while staring down a defender in a blue Boise State jersey.

Men’s Basketball: Cervantes: Collins poured his faith into Buie and Audige, Northwestern heads onto round of 32

March 17, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — This time last year, I had an article prepped on some of the coaches I’d tab as Chris Collins’ replacement. Former Sports Editor Patrick Andres had charged himself, senior...

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Men’s Basketball: What to Watch For: Dancing Again! Northwestern heads out west for first-round date with 10-seed Boise State in Sacramento

March 15, 2023

For the second time in program history, Northwestern is dancing in March. In front of a sizable crowd of purple and white Sunday at Welsh-Ryan Arena , the Wildcats heard their name called after a six-year...

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