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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

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

The Daily Northwestern


With conference and national accolades up for grabs in each of NU’s 19 varsity squads, here’s four Cats carrying breakout potential.

Who to Watch: Northwestern athletes primed for breakout seasons

August 14, 2023

The past year provided several banner moments throughout Northwestern athletics.  Women’s soccer shot up the national rankings, field hockey clawed its way back to a second consecutive national championship...

The road to Chapel Hill, North Carolina will require talent across the board.

Field Hockey: Northwestern shoots for second national title

August 6, 2023

Northwestern came up a goal-shy of a second consecutive national title in 2022, dropping a 2-1 heartbreaker to undefeated North Carolina.  The battle-tested Wildcats displayed grit and a killer instinct...

Field hockey player in black uniform runs down field with the ball on her stick.

Field Hockey: Northwestern falls 2-1 to North Carolina in national championship heartbreaker

November 21, 2022

STORRS, CONN. — Northwestern’s quest to hold onto its title as national champions ended in heartbreak Sunday with a 2-1 loss against North Carolina.  The Wildcats (20-5, 5-3 Big Ten) looked outmatched...

Girl in purple uniform passes ball

Field Hockey: Swann: Northwestern’s sluggish offensive performance was its downfall in championship loss

November 20, 2022

In its final matchup on the biggest stage, Northwestern fell short against an undefeated North Carolina team, losing the NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship.  The Wildcats walked into Sunday’s...

An athlete in a black jersey hits a ball with a field hockey stick.

Field Hockey: Rapid Recap: North Carolina 2, Northwestern 1

November 20, 2022

The national title is headed back to Chapel Hill for a record 10th time. Northwestern(20-5, 5-3 Big Ten) fell to North Carolina  (21-0,6-0 ACC) 2-1 on a chilly championship Sunday in Storrs, Connecticut. The...

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