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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 guard Ryan Langborg goes for a shot past Penn State graduate student forward Qudus Wahab.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern relies on physicality and aggressiveness in 68-63 win over Penn State

February 12, 2024

Just over a month ago, Northwestern finished off a tenacious Penn State squad in a hard-fought 76-72 win –– despite turning the ball over a season-high 18 times. Heading into Sunday’s matinee...

Sophomore forward Luke Hunger attempts a jump shot against Penn State Sunday. Hunger logged 12 minutes off the bench versus the Nittany Lions.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s role players ready when called upon in defensive dogfight against Penn State

February 11, 2024

Before Northwestern sought a Super Bowl Sunday season series sweep of Penn State, junior guard Brooks Barnhizer issued a stern challenge to his teammates in the pregame huddle. With the team’s long-range...

Senior center Matthew Nicholson jams home a first-half dunk against Penn State Sunday.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 68, Penn State 63

February 11, 2024

Four days after Northwestern decisively dealt with Nebraska at home Wednesday, coach Chris Collins and co. returned to Welsh-Ryan Arena for a Super Bowl Sunday showdown against Penn State.  With their...

Junior guard Brooks Barnhizer dribbles the ball.

Men’s Basketball: Dominant 15-0 run propels Northwestern to 76-72 victory over Penn State

January 10, 2024

Coach Chris Collins has repeatedly mentioned the need for Northwestern to put last season’s soaring heights in the rearview mirror.  While this includes all of the accomplishments of his team, which...

Graduate student guard Boo Buie looks to create separation in the lane.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 76, Penn State 72

January 10, 2024

Three days removed from a statement home victory over Michigan State, Northwestern traveled east to Happy Valley to take on Penn State for the first of a two-game road trip. When the two teams squared...

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