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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


Senior midfielder Caroline Troncelliti handles the ball. The Cats dropped their first conference game of the season this year but look to make up for it with two road Big Ten contests this weekend.

Field Hockey: Cats hit the road for a pair of pivotal Big Ten games

September 24, 2015

It is only one game into the conference schedule, but Northwestern finds itself in an unfamiliar position in the Big Ten standings: looking up at the rest of the league. The defending conference champion,...

Junior defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo fights through a blocker to get to Eastern Illinois’ quarterback. The lineman has been a catalyst for Northwestern’s early defensive improvement.

Football: Depth, leadership contribute to Wildcats’ defensive dominance

September 24, 2015

Don’t look now, but Northwestern has the best defense in the country. The No. 17 Wildcats rank first in scoring defense, allowing a paltry 5.3 points per game. They also lead the nation in opponent...

A pack of Wildcats celebrate a goal. Northwestern needed late game heroics from sophomore forwards Sam Forsgren and Elo Ozumba to escape UIC with a 2-1 double overtime victory on Wednesday.

Men’s Soccer: Wildcats claw their way to double overtime victory

September 23, 2015

With a return to Big Ten play looming on the horizon, Northwestern triumphed 2-1 in double overtime over the University of Illinois at Chicago (4-3-1, 1-0-0 Horizon League). The victory ended a three-game...

Sophomore midfielder Kim Jernatowski leaps in the air to get a foot on the ball. The Wildcats start a home stand against conference opponents on Thursday when they host Maryland at Toyota Park.

Women’s Soccer: Wildcats welcome Terrapins and Scarlet Knights for big weekend matchups

September 23, 2015

After a double overtime 1-1 draw against Indiana, the Wildcats are on the hunt as they host Big Ten rivals Maryland on Thursday and Rutgers on Sunday at Toyota Park. “We felt we had the second (half)...

Pillote: Justin Jackson’s workload is too much

Pillote: Justin Jackson’s workload is too much

September 23, 2015

Stop giving Justin Jackson the ball. Yes, the sophomore running back is the best player on Northwestern’s football team and yes, the Wildcats needed to keep it on the ground to grind out a close win...

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