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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


Graduate student forward Taylor Williams bangs in the post Sunday. Williams led NU with 22 points.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern struggles defensively in loss to Lehigh

November 11, 2024

Northwestern fell to Lehigh 85-68 Sunday, dropping its second consecutive matchup to start the season.  Graduate student forward Taylor Williams led the Wildcats (0-2, 0-0 Big Ten) in points with 22...

Graduate student guard Kyla Jones shields the ball as she drives toward the basket against Illinois State on Wednesday.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern falls to Illinois State 81-77 in season opener

November 7, 2024

Northwestern women’s basketball opened its regular season with an 81-77 loss to Illinois State Wednesday. The game ended the Wildcats’ (0-1, 0-0 Big Ten) five-game winning streak against the Redbirds...

Junior forward Grace Sullivan helps up teammate sophomore guard Casey Harter against Illinois State on Wednesday.

Women’s Basketball: Rapid Recap: Northwestern drops season opener against Illinois State 81-77

November 6, 2024

Northwestern women’s basketball began its 2024-25 campaign with a loss Wednesday, falling to Illinois State 81-77 in its season opener.  Graduate student guard Kyla Jones led the Wildcats (0-1,...

Freshman guard Xamiya Walton (left) and freshman forward Tayla Thomas (right) join Northwestern as highly-touted recruits.

Women’s Basketball: Top 25 women’s basketball freshman recruiting class arrives with hopes to usher in new era of success

October 30, 2024

Help is on the way for Northwestern women’s basketball. Four years removed from their last NCAA Tournament appearance, the Wildcats have a combined record of 18-42 over the past two seasons, including...

Senior guard Melannie Daley pulls up from mid-range in a game last season.

Women’s Basketball: ‘Mid-range Mel’ Daley prepares to make an impact in senior season

October 29, 2024

When senior guard Melannie Daley was a freshman, she scored 22 points to lead Northwestern past a Caitlin Clark-led, ranked Iowa team. The young player set season highs in points and rebounds as she knocked...

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