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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

Chris Collins looks at the court. Northwestern shot just 33 percent from the field in Tuesday’s loss.

Men’s Basketball: Despite early lead, Northwestern’s offense struggles down the stretch

November 20, 2019

Nearly four minutes had passed in the first half when graduate guard Pat Spencer made a smooth layup for his seventh point of the night, giving Northwestern a 12-4 lead over Radford. The Wildcats’ offense...

Pat Spencer drives the lane. The graduate guard ran NU’s late game offense in the win against Providence.

Men’s Basketball: The offensive tweaks behind Northwestern’s resurgent win over Providence

November 18, 2019

Men's Basketball After Providence cut Northwestern’s 19-point lead down to five with less than three minutes left in the game, coach Chris Collins called a timeout. In the huddle, he told the players...

Pete Nance puts up a shot. The sophomore had 18 points and 12 rebounds in the Wildcats’ season-opening loss to Merrimack on Friday.

Men’s Basketball: Merrimack completes historic upset over Northwestern

November 10, 2019

Men's Basketball For most of its history, Northwestern has been an underdog, the David to the rest of the Big Ten. But even when you are a constant David, to someone out there, you are a Goliath. To...

Ryan Young tries to break a zone.

Rapid Recap: Merrimack 71, Northwestern 61

November 8, 2019

Men's Basketball There is a new member of the Underdog Hall of Fame. Playing in only it’s second game as a Division I program, Merrimack pulled off one of the biggest upsets in years, defeating...

A.J. Turner scans the floor. Back in his natural wing position, the senior forward will look to be an offensive threat for the Cats.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s offense heads into 2019-20 season with more questions than answers

November 6, 2019

Last year, Northwestern’s offense was tough to watch. Leading scorer Vic Law got hurt in January and never fully recovered. Low-post threat Dererk Pardon’s production dropped as opposing teams doubled-teamed...

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