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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


Kristen Wood releases a pitch toward the plate. The junior pitcher was a bright spot for Northwestern over the weekend, taking two no-hitters into the fifth inning.

Softball: Wildcats drop three of four in Las Vegas

February 16, 2015

Softball Vegas was no vacation for Northwestern. The Wildcats (3-6) had a tough weekend at the Wilson/DeMarini Desert Classic in Las Vegas, Nevada, losing its first three games to No. 12 UCLA,...

It was a long week for Northwestern, as the team prepared to get out of an early-season hole. But thanks to a robust effort, especially by senior Lok Sze Leung and her clinching point against Purdue, the Wildcats swept their weekend matches to move above .500 for the season.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern wins two despite Pollard on leave, players out with injuries

February 15, 2015

Women's Tennis Northwestern did not have it easy in its Big Ten opening weekend, eventually beating both of its opponents, but only barely in the latter match. The Wildcats began Big Ten play...

Cross Country: New personal records abound for Northwestern at Grand Valley State

February 15, 2015

Cross Country The Wildcats proved they are nowhere near their collective ceiling on Friday, as all nine NU runners participating at the Grand Valley State Big Meet in Allendale, Michigan set new...

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s bench key in upset win

February 15, 2015

Men's Basketball Freshman reserves Scottie Lindsey and Gavin Skelly gave Northwestern crucial bench production Sunday in the team’s 66-61 overtime win against Iowa. In the first half, Lindsey’s...

Nathan Taphorn goes in for the contested layup. In his return to the lineup, the sophomore forward hit a clutch 3-pointer with less than a minute left, part of a robust bench effort that was key to a Wildcats victory.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats pull off thrilling upset of Hawkeyes for second Big Ten win

February 15, 2015

Men's Basketball Northwestern finally did it. Heartbreak turned to despair as the Wildcats (11-14, 2-10 Big Ten) lost nail-biters, blowouts and everything in between during a 10-game losing streak,...

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