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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


Putterman: Wildcats' success owes in part to Lady Luck

Putterman: Wildcats’ success owes in part to Lady Luck

February 4, 2014

Northwestern’s current hot streak has been explained almost entirely in intangibles. A “buying into the system” line here, a “new identity” trope there, an “increased confidence” refrain...

Senior guard Drew Crawford pulls in one of eight rebounds the veteran nabbed in Northwestern’s 65-56 victory at Wisconsin on Wednesday night. Crawford’s team-leading 30 points was a season high for the senior.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern pulls off second upset over ranked conference opponent at Wisconsin

January 29, 2014

Against a ranked team. On the road. In a building where they had never won. Northwestern 65, Wisconsin 56. Seemingly long odds didn’t hold back the Wildcats (11-11, 4-5 Big Ten), as they upset...

Sophomore guard Tre Demps, here holding off his Michigan State defender, has gained recognition for his clutch 3-pointers of late. Demps may be the team’s most improved player, and coach Chris Collins says his ability to break down defenses makes him a go-to leader on offense.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats stay focused for tough road matchup against Badgers

January 28, 2014

Despite the media frenzy surrounding Northwestern sports Tuesday, the basketball team concentrated on its upcoming game. "I think right now everybody is just focused on playing Wisconsin," sophomore...

Sophomore guard Tre Demps looks for a teammate early in Saturday's game against Iowa. NU stayed close in the first half before being outscored handily after halftime.

Men’s Basketball: Despite new defense, Northwestern takes second beating from well-balanced Iowa squad

January 25, 2014

It was a different style but an identical result for Northwestern, which fell to Iowa by 26 for the second time this month. The Wildcats (10-11, 3-5 Big Ten) hung around with the No. 10 Hawkeyes (16-4,...

Senior forward Drew Crawford challenges his defender. Crawford shook off his slump Tuesday and tied sophomore guard Tre Demps to lead the team with 19 points, again stepping into a leadership role on offense.

Men’s Basketball: Drew Crawford comes up big as Northwestern rallies past Purdue in double overtime

January 22, 2014

When senior forward Drew Crawford was a freshman, he helped spur a monumental upset of a top-10 Purdue team in a key win for Northwestern. Tuesday night didn’t have quite the same stakes. But Crawford...

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