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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


Grace Orndorff runs in on goal. The sophomore midfielder and Northwestern struggled to put away chances until an overtime goal gave the Wildcats a 1-0 win over Illinois on Wednesday.

Women’s Soccer: With overtime goal, Northwestern wins share of Big Ten regular season title

October 27, 2016

Women’s Soccer It took 23 seasons and 98 minutes, but Northwestern is finally on top of the Big Ten. On a cold, wet and windy night at Martin Stadium, the No. 20 Wildcats (14-1-3, 7-1-3 Big...

Schuman: Most college football teams aren’t very good — and that’s okay

October 6, 2016

Even after a 38-31 win over Iowa that was more convincing than the scoreline indicates, Northwestern probably isn’t a very good team. The Wildcats struggle with consistency, are dealing with injuries...

Anthony Walker kneels before a game. The junior linebacker is averaging under six tackles per game so far this season.

Football: Anthony Walker embracing ‘personal challenge’ against Iowa

September 29, 2016

Football Anthony Walker knew what was coming. On 3rd-and-7, his outside receivers covered, Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong would be throwing to his safety valve, tight end Cethan Carter. When...

Trae Williams tackles Nebraska receiver Alonzo Moore moments after he caught a 59-yard pass. Northwestern gave up 556 yards of total offense Saturday.

Football: Wildcats defense has no answers for Nebraska

September 25, 2016

Football Northwestern’s defense couldn’t stop Nebraska Saturday night. The Wildcats (1-3, 0-1 Big Ten) surrendered 556 yards to the Cornhuskers (4-0, 1-0) in their Big Ten opener, and though...

Jared McGee (left) attempts to tackle opposing quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. The Nebraska signal caller ran for a career-high 132 yards.

Football: Nebraska drops Wildcats in Big Ten opener

September 25, 2016

Football When Northwestern twice benefited from first-half Nebraska fumbles at the one-yard line, the good fortune at Ryan Field seemed like it might align just right for an upset victory. “The...

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