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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


Though Northwestern ended up ninth at the Big Ten Championships, sophomore Jordan Wilimovsky qualified for the NCAA Tournament in the 1,650-yard freestyle with a personal-best time of 14:42.99.

Men’s Swimming: Wilimovsky qualifies for NCAAs, but Wildcats stumble to ninth at Big Ten Championships

March 2, 2014

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – When the lights shone brightest at the Big Ten Championships this week, Northwestern failed to capitalize on the momentum it had built all season long, as the Wildcats fell to a ninth...

Men’s Swimming: Senior’s mother overcomes obstacles to see son’s final meet

January 25, 2014

Mara Urizar was on her way to Oakland International Airport on Friday expecting a picture-perfect weekend with her son, senior Tim Smith. He swam for the last time at Sports Pavilion and Aquatics Center...

A year ago, Northwestern lost to Iowa despite then-freshman Jordan Wilimovsky easily winning the 1,000 meter freestyle. The Wildcats need the sophomore to prevail in the distance freestyle events in Saturday’s senior-day rematch against the Hawkeyes.

Men’s Swimming: At the end of their journey, Northwestern seniors look forward to challenging Iowa

January 22, 2014

Northwestern's seniors swim their last home conference meet Saturday morning against No. 21 Iowa, and in the eyes of the Wildcats' senior class, there’s no other way they would have their home script...

Men’s Swimming: Consistent Wildcats don their speed suits at TYR Invitational

November 21, 2013

At this point in the season last year, Northwestern struggled to find consistency, suffering three losses and recording only two wins, which happened on the same day. Entering this Friday’s TYR Invitational,...

Northwestern hopes to blow Western Kentucky out of the water Friday in the Hilltoppers’ homecoming meet. Senior Chase Stephens said the Wildcats will attempt to create their own home environment and silence the expected large crowd with early NU victories.

Men’s Swimming: Northwestern faces tough road test at Western Kentucky

October 23, 2013

Northwestern will go from the hunter to the hunted Friday when the team travels to face Western Kentucky. Last week, NU avenged its last year's loss against Eastern Michigan. Now, the Hilltoppers are...

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