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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


Stella Pointeau (right) lands a strike on an opponent. The freshman foil was undefeated in her first six matches of the season.

Fencing: Northwestern dominates Duke, North Carolina in weekend sweep

February 9, 2015

Fencing In the lead up to Northwestern's pair of bouts in North Carolina, sophomore sabre Alisha Gomez-Shah was looking for two 17-20 point efforts from her squad. Mission accomplished. The No....

A Northwestern wrestler takes down an opponent. The Wildcats have struggled this season, losing their last four competitions.

Wrestling: Shorthanded Northwestern falls short against Rutgers

February 9, 2015

Wrestling Spotting No. 24 Rutgers 12 points, No. 23 Northwestern put up a robust home charge, but the opening advantage was just too much. The Scarlet Knights (12-7, 2-7 Big Ten) defeated the...

Nathan Taphorn goes up for a layup. The impactful sophomore forward has been sidelined with a stress injury in his foot for most of Northwestern’s losing streak.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats need defensive improvement to overcome Spartans in rematch

February 9, 2015

Men's Basketball Northwestern almost beat Michigan State when these two teams last met Jan. 11. The Wildcats (10-13, 1-9 Big Ten) had the ball near the end of regulation with the score tied at...

Guard Karly Roser dribbles up the court. The senior started Sunday’s game against Illinois and helped Northwestern overcome the Fighting Illini after sophomore Christen Inman was a late scratch.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern withstands comeback, edges rival Illinois 64-58

February 8, 2015

It took another nail biter for the Wildcats on Sunday, but Chicago’s Big Ten Team secured a 64-58 home victory in a spirited matchup against state rival Illinois. Northwestern (17-6, 7-5 Big Ten) stifled...

Tough Big Ten competition has mashed Northwestern lately. On Sunday, though, the Wildcats will take a reprieve from top-15 teams, with a home match against No. 24 Rutgers.

Wrestling: Needing a turnaround win, Northwestern welcomes Big Ten newcomer Rutgers

February 5, 2015

Wrestling No. 23 Northwestern hopes the cure to its recent losing streak is a home match against conference newcomer Rutgers. The Wildcats will face the No. 24 Scarlet Knights for the first time...

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