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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


Blake Griffin and Joe Flacco (right) a few years ago. Neither athlete still wears the same uniform he did back then, but that hasn’t stopped this writer’s love for the two superstars.

Closson: An ode to the Blake Griffin’s and Joe Flacco’s of my best sports memories

March 8, 2019

It was less than 24 hours before Valentine’s Day. For so many others, it’s a time spent checking up on restaurant reservations, deciding between milk and dark chocolate and buying last-minute cards. But...

Frank Kaminsky reaches for the opening tip against Northwestern’s Alex Olah. The Wildcats will likely need to quell the 7-foot senior forward who averages 17.8 points and 8.1 rebounds per game and has emerged as one of college basketball’s top players in order to have any shot at victory.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern heavy underdogs as Wildcats head to No. 5 Wisconsin

February 5, 2015

Men's basketball Teams can learn to win, and they can also learn to lose. Northwestern (10-12, 1-8 Big Ten) has lost eight straight games and will likely be in for some more trouble Saturday....

JerShon Cobb fights off his defender. The senior guard has battled injuries this season but has looked closer to full strength in producing double-digit points in two of his last three games.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern hopes string of close losses will end against Ohio State

January 21, 2015

Northwestern can’t seem to catch a break. Five days after yet another tight loss, this time in heart-breaking fashion on the road against Michigan, the Wildcats (10-8, 1-4 Big Ten) face the challenge...

Vic Law attempts a shot against Wisconsin forward Sam Dekker. The freshman has struggled to adjust offensively to the college game, but his athletic ability is still shining through for the Cats.

Men’s Basketball: Inside Vic Law’s struggles heading into Michigan State

January 9, 2015

For Northwestern, it couldn't be a worse time to be in an offensive malaise. Averaging just 54.5 points per game in their first two conference contests, the Wildcats (10-5, 1-1 Big Ten) must now head...

Bryant McIntosh has been scoring in bunches as of late. The freshman guard has averaged 16.8 points per game on 52 percent shooting over the last four contests

​Men’s Basketball: ​Northwestern falters with unbalanced attack

January 5, 2015

Wisconsin’s array of offensive weapons was too much to handle for a Northwestern team that once again put on a two-man show as the Badgers blew past the Wildcats 81-58. Having junior guard Tre Demps...

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