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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


Northwestern has faced several doses of adversity in its young season. Junior Alicia Barnett has taken on a leadership role and encourages her teammates to fight for each other and their injured fellow Cats.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats remain optimistic despite injuries, adversity

February 17, 2015

Spring Sports Guide Northwestern began the 2014-15 season with its first losing record in three years, but after two weeks of practice and two wins over two Big Ten opponents, the Wildcats are back...

It was a long week for Northwestern, as the team prepared to get out of an early-season hole. But thanks to a robust effort, especially by senior Lok Sze Leung and her clinching point against Purdue, the Wildcats swept their weekend matches to move above .500 for the season.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern wins two despite Pollard on leave, players out with injuries

February 15, 2015

Women's Tennis Northwestern did not have it easy in its Big Ten opening weekend, eventually beating both of its opponents, but only barely in the latter match. The Wildcats began Big Ten play...

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern faces crucial test at Michigan

February 14, 2015

Women's Basketball The Wildcats will take their four-game winning streak to Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Saturday, as they get set to battle the Wolverines. This will be a rematch of a game that Northwestern...

Alex Chatt shows intensity during a match. The freshman was looking for progress from herself and her team heading into the team’s conference-opening weekend.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats need ‘basics and fundamentals,’ not ‘frills’ in Big Ten opener

February 13, 2015

Women's Tennis Northwestern opens conference competition this weekend against Penn State and No. 33 Purdue. After a tough start to the season, the No. 23 Wildcats have prepared for the contests...

Ashley Deary drives to the hole. The sophomore guard said she sees on-court camaraderie as a large factor in explaining the team’s solid road record.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats clicking, look to avoid road trap at Purdue

February 10, 2015

Northwestern heads back to Indiana on Wednesday for the second time in seven days for a matchup against Purdue. The Wildcats (17-6, 7-5 Big Ten) are taking a three-game winning streak into West Lafayette,...

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