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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


Nia Coffey boxes out an opponent for a rebound in San Antonio's July 25 game against the Washington Mystics. Coffey and the Stars have both struggled this season.

Women’s Basketball: In challenging rookie WNBA season, Nia Coffey remains upbeat

August 11, 2017

Women's Basketball ROSEMONT — The Big Ten has its fair share of excellent players, with statistical standouts and future high draft picks littering its rosters. It is no match, however, for...

Nia Coffey races past a defender. The former NU player was selected fifth overall in the WNBA Draft on Thursday.

Women’s Basketball: Coffey taken fifth overall in WNBA Draft

April 13, 2017

Women's Basketball For the first time in her life, Nia Coffey will live somewhere where it doesn’t snow. The former Northwestern superstar was selected by the San Antonio Stars as the No. 5 overall...

Nia Coffey jumps for a tip-off. The former Wildcat is a near-certain first round pick in Thursday’s WNBA Draft.

Women’s Basketball: Coffey set for first round WNBA Draft selection

April 12, 2017

Women's Basketball Nia Coffey has played in an NCAA Tournament and won dozens of games with Northwestern, but the most significant moment of her basketball career to date will come when her name is...

Joe McKeown gestures. The coach has led the Wildcats to two relatively disappointing seasons in the past two years.

Paxton: Results under McKeown are frustrating, but he deserves his job

April 10, 2017

Women's Basketball The team accomplishments for the projected top picks in this week’s WNBA Draft are hard to miss: a magical Final Four run for Washington’s Kelsey Plum. A national title for South...

Maggie Lyon holds the ball high above her head. Lyon was signed Thursday by the WNBA's Chicago Sky.

Women’s Basketball: Maggie Lyon signed by Chicago Sky

April 21, 2016

Women's Basketball Northwestern guard Maggie Lyon was signed to the Chicago Sky training camp roster, the team announced Thursday. Lyon will report to training camp Sunday. In her senior season,...

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