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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


Freshman guard Christen Inman prepares to pass. Inman will likely be tapped to guard the Nittany Lions’ Maggie Lucas, who averages 21.6 points per game, second most in the Big Ten, on Thursday.

Women’s Basketball: After four straight losses, Wildcats are looking to the future

February 19, 2014

Northwestern probably isn't making the NCAA tournament. Barring a deep run into the conference tournament, the Wildcats (14-11, 4-8 Big Ten), who have lost their last four contests, have been eliminated...

Freshman forward Nia Coffey takes the ball up the court. Although Coffey contributed a team-leading 23 points and six rebounds Saturday against Minnesota, the freshman said her team needs to improve its defense.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats fade late, fall to Golden Gophers for second time

February 16, 2014

Minnesota guard Rachel Banham showed Saturday why she is the Big Ten's leading scorer. The dynamic junior dropped 32 points to help lead the Golden Gophers (17-9, 6-6 Big Ten) to an 82-64 victory over...

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats thirst for revenge against Golden Gophers

February 13, 2014

It's more than just a rematch for Northwestern. Earlier this season, Minnesota (16-9, 5-6 Big Ten) handed the Wildcats (14-10, 4-7) their worst loss of the year, a 94-59 rout that left NU reeling....

Freshman Nia Coffey attempts a shot. The forward, in her first full game back from a foot injury, posted a career-high 29 points en route to her seventh double-double this season.

Women’s Basketball: Coffey returns for seventh double-double, can’t help Northwestern finish against Iowa

February 10, 2014

Northwestern (14-10, 4-7 Big Ten) gave up its third straight loss against conference rival Iowa (19-6, 7-4) on the road Monday night in Iowa City. Freshman Nia Coffey and sophomore Lauren Douglas were...

Forward Lauren Douglas is one of two sophomores who are often the most experienced players in coach Joe McKeown’s starting lineup. McKeown faces a unique challenge in that the team’s record may not reflect how well the squad plays, considering its youth.

Women’s Basketball: With 6 games remaining, Wildcats are slipping off the bubble

February 9, 2014

After Northwestern narrowly lost to then-No. 12 Penn State on Feb. 2, the team made an appearance in ESPN's Bracketology projection under the header "Next Four Out." It's a commendation for the grit...

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