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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


The Wildcats and junior back Julia Retzky lost for the first time in nine games, a heartbreaking 3-2 overtime defeat at Iowa.

Field Hockey: Overtime loss costs Wildcats Big Ten title

October 28, 2012

For weeks, the Wildcats have spoken of a Big Ten title, and for weeks, that professed goal has seemed achievable and almost inevitable. On Sunday, those hopes died unrecognized, and second place became...

 Northwestern defender Bri Westlund and the Wildcats are gunning for their third Big Ten win in a row this weekend. NU won only two games all of last season.

Women’s Soccer: Moynihan looks to future of program

October 26, 2012

A win against Michigan State on Saturday would top off the Wildcats’ late season comeback with a record three-game win streak, a first since 2009. But it would also get coach Michael Moynihan into the...

Northwestern cornerback Daniel Jones will start as the Wildcats’ top cornerback on Saturday because of a rash of injuries at the position.

Iowa, Northwestern seek Big Ten relevancy

October 25, 2012

On Saturday, both Northwestern and Iowa will be shooting for something neither program has had for a few years: relevancy. Coming off a decisive loss to Penn State, Iowa heads into Saturday’s matchup...

Northwestern midfielder Chris Ritter and the Wildcats can still win the Big Ten Championship despite dropping their last two games. NU fell in extra time to Penn State and Northern Illinois.

Men’s Soccer: Wildcats ‘still control own destiny’ with two conference games left

October 25, 2012

After Wednesday night's loss to Northern Illinois, Northwestern is under new leadership: the team's veteran players. Coach Tim Lenahan set high expectations for NU's (10-4-2, 3-1-0 Big Ten) seniors,...

Volleyball: Wildcats upset Michigan State to earn weekend split

October 15, 2012

Being at home is usually an advantage for any sports team, and in the past, Northwestern has been no different. During the past three seasons, the Wildcats posted an impressive 27-15 record while playing...

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