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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


Redshirt freshman Jason Tsirtsis circles his University of Chicago opponent during a match in November. Tsirtsis’ performance was a highlight of an otherwise dreary weekend for Northwestern, which fell to conference foes Ohio State and Penn State.

Wrestling: Northwestern falls to conference foes Ohio State, Penn State in weekend contests

January 20, 2014

No. 14 Northwestern’s losing streak extended to three matches Sunday after No. 1 Penn State beat the Wildcats 39-8. The Cats (6-4, 1-4 Big Ten) also fell to No. 12 Ohio State (7-2, 2-2) on Friday. “No...

Junior Pierce Harger battles University of Chicago’s Steven Franke. Harger said he is looking forward to wrestling Friday at his alma mater, Cincinnati’s Archbishop Moeller High School, but is preparing for this match just like any other.

Wrestling: Cats test toughness this weekend against two ranked foes

January 17, 2014

No. 15 Northwestern (6-2, 1-2 Big Ten) continues its difficult stretch Friday against No. 10 Ohio State (6-2, 1-2). NU struggled its last time out against No. 2 Minnesota in a 26-12 defeat. The Wildcats...

Volleyball: Wildcats falter in two straight on the road

November 25, 2013

Just a week after unveiling its powerful new offense, Northwestern fell to No. 2 Penn State (26-2, 17-1 Big Ten) and Ohio State (17-13, 5-13) in two lopsided affairs. The Wildcats traveled to University...

Volleyball: Wildcats look to boost NCAA Tournament hopes entering two-match weekend

November 21, 2013

Last week, coach Keylor Chan made significant lineup changes to spark his squad and saw his efforts rewarded with a pair of victories. Northwestern fired out to a four-set win over then-No. 18 Purdue and...

Redshirt junior Kristin Wirtz scored one of Northwestern’s goals in its 5-0 victory over Ohio State on Friday. With the win, the Wildcats won a share of the Big Ten regular season title for the first time since 1994.

Field Hockey: Wildcats claim Big Ten crown on Senior Day

November 4, 2013

With a little help from Michigan and dominance over Ohio State, No. 14 Northwestern (15-4, 5-1 Big Ten) was named a co-Big Ten Champion alongside No. 6 Penn State. Friday marked the seventh shutout...

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