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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 midfielder Cole Missimo was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week this week for his performance against Maryland. Missimo scored the game-winning goal in overtime to top the Terrapins.

Men’s Soccer: Wildcats kick off five-game road trip at NIU on Wednesday

October 7, 2014

After its first overtime victory, Northwestern men's soccer (5-1-4, 1-1-2 Big Ten) begins a more than three-week long road trip with a match against Northern Illinois (2-4-4, 0-0-0 MAC) on Wednesday. “You...

Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian and the rest of the Wildcats offense have struggled to move the ball this season. Siemian is averaging only 5.58 yards per pass attempt and has thrown three interceptions to two touchdowns.

Football: Fitzgerald, Siemian address passing game

September 22, 2014

With an underwhelming 1-2 on the season and the team’s offense sputtering, senior quarterback Trevor Siemian’s play has come under scrutiny. Siemian has completed a respectable 59.1 percent of...

Northwestern's Nick VanHoose and Chi Chi Ariguzo attempt to bring down a Western Illinois ball-carrier. The Wildcats won 24-7 despite giving up more total yards than they gained.

Football: Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 24-7 win over Western Illinois

September 21, 2014

1. If Northwestern wins, it’s going to have to win ugly Northwestern has drawn plenty of criticism following Saturday’s win over Western Illinois, and much of it is deserved. The offensive scheme...

Northwestern players face fans and celebrate after the team's 24-7 victory over Western Illinois. The win provided some relief for the Wildcats, who had lost their first two games before Saturday.

Football: Wildcats earn first win behind opportunistic defense, running game

September 20, 2014

Northwestern is finally in the win column. After a difficult first two weeks of the season, the Wildcats (1-2) rode a strong ground game and a bend-but-don’t-break defense to a 24-7 victory over...

Coach Pat Fitzgerald has cracked down the past two weeks, forcing Northwestern's players to do mid-practice up-down drills in an attempt to toughen up the team. The Wildcats are 0-2 entering Saturday's game with Western Illinois.

Gameday: Fitzgerald, Wildcats hope up-downs are the answer

September 18, 2014

Whistle. Northwestern’s offense, in helmets and full pads, drops to the ground, performs a synchronized push-up, stands up and collapses back down for another one. The unit has committed some sort...

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