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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


Clayton Thorson loses the ball on the one-yard line late in the fourth quarter Saturday. The sophomore quarterback had been trying to score on a first-and-goal from the six, but ultimately fell just short.

Football: Late fumble by Clayton Thorson dooms Wildcats in season-opening loss to Western Michigan

September 3, 2016

Late in the fourth quarter, Clayton Thorson tucked the ball under his right arm and raced toward the goal line as a Western Michigan linebacker swung his arm at the sophomore quarterback’s shoulder....

Nia Coffey dribbles the ball on a fast break. The junior forward shot 7-of-12 for 20 points in NU’s win on Sunday.

Women’s Basketball: Deary, defense lead Wildcats to another blowout win

November 22, 2015

Women's Basketball On an afternoon where most of Northwestern’s lineup came out looking sluggish, junior guard Ashley Deary helped fuel the team to keep it undefeated in a win over Western Michigan...

Joe Hoscheit hacks at a pitch. The utility player shined on the mound against Chicago State, closing out the final inning of Northwestern’s 7-2 victory.

Baseball: Wildcats vanquish Cougars, lose contest to scheduling conflict

April 1, 2015

Baseball A pair of midweek matchups dwindled into just one game for Northwestern (8-19, 2-1 Big Ten), when the Wildcats’ Wednesday contest against Western Michigan (10-13, 3-3 MAC) was cancelled despite...

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern bounces back with win over Western Michigan

December 20, 2014

Men's Basketball Northwestern salvaged a much-needed win Saturday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Wildcats (7-4) won an ugly affair over the Western Michigan Broncos (6-4) by a score of 67-61. The victory...

Forward Vic Law, one of two freshmen starting for Northwestern, said youth is no longer an excuse for the Wildcats. "We have played enough basketball to know how the college game is and how the feel of the game goes," he said.

Men’s Basketball: Midway through nonconference play, Wildcats still growing

December 2, 2014

In terms of winning percentage, Northwestern is off to a fine start with a 5-1 record. Only underneath that pretty record lays a team still identifying and then correct some shortcomings. NU was exposed...

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