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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

Junior guard Brooks Barnhizer stands at the edge of the court in between plays.

Captured: Men’s Basketball: Northwestern crushes Nebraska 80-68

February 9, 2024

Coming back from two consecutive losses, the Northwestern Wildcats (16-7, 7-5 Big Ten) defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers (16-8, 6-7 Big Ten) last night. Graduate student guards Boo Buie and Ryan Langborg...

Sophomore forward Nick Martinelli guards Nebraska guard Keisei Tominaga. In Northwestern’s wire-to-wire victory over the Cornhuskers, the ’Cats limited Tominaga to 11 points.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s ability to turn defense into offense catalyzes wire-to-wire 80-68 victory over Nebraska

February 8, 2024

Returning to friendly territory in Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern hosted Nebraska Wednesday night, hoping to end its two-game losing streak.  When the teams met in Lincoln last month, the Wildcats...

Sophomore forward Nick Martinelli looks to unleash a shot against Nebraska. Martinelli poured in 15 points Wednesday night.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s Martinelli steps up in Berry’s stead, helps seal Nebraska victory

February 8, 2024

Exactly three hours after nightfall descended upon Evanston, two NCAA Tournament hopefuls met for a no-holds-barred Wednesday wrangle in Welsh-Ryan Arena. Fresh off a winless two-game road spell, Northwestern...

Senior center Matthew Nicholson grabs a board in the lane.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 80, Nebraska 68

February 7, 2024

Fresh off consecutive overtime losses and three overtime periods in its last four contests, Northwestern returned to friendly territory for a rematch against Nebraska Wednesday. The squads last faced...

Junior guard Brooks Barnhizer looks to create separation against Purdue. Barnhizer poured in a career-high 24 points against Nebraska Saturday.

Men’s Basketball: Barnhizer’s career-high not enough, Northwestern falls at Nebraska

January 21, 2024

When coach Chris Collins addressed the media inside Trienens Performance Center Friday, he spoke of a Northwestern team energized by its recent string of three victories in four games. Collins said his...

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