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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Sophomore guard Dave Sobolewski led Northwestern with 21 points in their loss to Nebraska. Soboloweski was one of just two Wildcats in double figures.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern fails to hit shots, falls to Nebraska’s defense in second road loss this season

January 26, 2013

En route to victory against Northwestern on Saturday afternoon, Nebraska knocked down more than a few pivotal 3 point shots and conquered the Wildcats' usually dependable zone defense. NU's story went...

Graduate student Jared Swopshire moves the ball up the court. Swopshires rebounding and scoring have often made a difference for the Wildcats, but his coaches are still looking for more consistency.

Men’s Basketball: Swopshire key to Wildcats’ success

January 24, 2013

It can be hard to get an often-quiet Welsh-Ryan Arena to its feet and truly pumped up during a game, but Northwestern fans do have their favorites. Last year, there was John Shurna and injured senior...

Graduate student Jared Swopshire attempts a shot against Minnesota. Swopshires gritty effort propelled the Wildcats to an upset of the No. 12 Golden Gophers in Evanston.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats stun No. 12 Golden Gophers at home

January 24, 2013

Northwestern teased its fans last season with nail-biting losses to top-15 opponents at Welsh-Ryan Arena, but on Wednesday night, the Wildcats sprung the upset. NU used its 1-3-1 zone defense and hot...

Freshman center Alex Olah attempts a shot. Olah struggled rebounding against Indiana, and has averaged only 4.3 rebounds per game so far this season.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern counting on centers to hit the glass

January 22, 2013

Centers are supposed to be the biggest players on the floor, which should give them a distinct edge on the glass. That has not been the case this season for Northwestern, and it certainly was not true...

Northwestern guard Dave Sobolewski (3) avoids Indiana guard Yogi Ferrell (11) to get into the lane in the first half of Indianas win Sunday. Sobolewski scored 9 points on 2-of-9 shooting.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s strong defense paves way for second-half run against Indiana

January 20, 2013

Second verse, same as the first? Not so for Northwestern this afternoon. As far as their second half play, NU (11-8, 2-4 Big Ten) players had nothing to hang their head about after a 67-59 loss to No....

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