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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


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By the Numbers: ’Cats in professional basketball leagues around the world

February 12, 2025

Northwestern first fielded a men’s basketball team more than 120 years ago in 1904. Seventy-seven years later, NU established a women’s team in 1981. In that time, the two programs have been to a combined...

Junior guard Brooks Barnhizer drives to the rim in Friday’s victory over Florida Atlantic. Ahead of Northwestern’s Round of 32 matchup with Connecticut, Barnhizer relished the underdog mentality the ‘Cats have.

Men’s Basketball: Battle-tested Northwestern looks to create history versus No. 1 Connecticut in Round of 32

March 23, 2024

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Immediately after Northwestern sealed a thrilling first-round victory over Florida Atlantic, all attention shifted toward defending champions No. 1 Connecticut. With Friday’s win,...

A.J. Turner looks to make a pass. Turner and NU’s two other seniors, graduate Pat Spencer and redshirt junior Tino Malnati, will be honored on Senior Day against No. 20 Penn State.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats set to honor Spencer, Malnati and Turner on Senior Day against Penn State

March 6, 2020

Men's Basketball Chris Collins has emphasized the youth of this year’s Northwestern squad all season. He's not wrong to do so — 11 of the Wildcats’ roster are underclassmen — but the program...

Robbie Beran prepares to dribble. The freshman forward scored six points on Wednesday.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats’ offense falters in road loss to Wisconsin

March 5, 2020

Men's Basketball Coming off a tight overtime victory over Nebraska on Sunday, Northwestern hoped to top off what had already been a successful road trip with a win over No. 24 Wisconsin. Though...

Pete Nance blocks an opponent’s shot. The sophomore forward scored 14 points on Wednesday against Wisconsin.

Men’s Basketball: Pete Nance has found his rhythm after getting benched mid-season

March 5, 2020

Men's Basketball Sophomore forward Pete Nance was benched against Rutgers on Feb. 9 and hasn’t started since, but despite coming off the bench, he’s found a new rhythm. Northwestern (7-22,...

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