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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


Veronica Burton dribbles the ball. The freshman guard hit a huge half-court shot to cut into the Illinois lead at the end of the third quarter.

Women’s Basketball: Furious fourth-quarter comeback leads to win over in-state rival

January 27, 2019

Women's Basketball Even down by 11 points to in-state rival Illinois in the final seconds of the third quarter, freshman guard Veronica Burton knew no one on the team had given up. So she gave...

Bryana Hopkins surveys the floor. The junior forward drew the start Thursday against Nebraska.

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats prevail in last minute in close game against Cornhuskers

January 25, 2019

Women's Basketball The last minute of the fourth quarter might have been the longest minute of the Wildcats’ lives. As Northwestern faced off against Nebraska on Thursday, the pressure was on...

Sydney Wood holds the ball. The freshman guard had a career-high four rebounds in NU’s last contest.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern looks to make a statement against Nebraska

January 24, 2019

Women's Basketball Seven games into its 2017-2018 Big Ten schedule last season, Northwestern had just lost to Wisconsin and sat at the bottom of the conference at 2-5. This year has been a different...

Veronica Burton dribbles the ball. Her presence has made a major difference in Northwestern’s improved season

Women’s Basketball: Wildcats show separation from bottom of the league with win over Wisconsin

January 21, 2019

Women's Basketball A little more than a year ago against Wisconsin — right before hitting the biggest shot of her young career — Jordan Hamilton was biting her jersey as she dribbled the ball...

Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah attacks the rim. The senior center anchored Northwestern in its best defensive performance of the season

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern’s stifling defense leads to 72-46 blowout against Wisconsin

January 21, 2019

Women's Basketball Defense wins championships. Or, at least for Northwestern, defense led to a dominant performance against Wisconsin at home, gaining momentum heading into the rest of its Big...

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