Get on the board early. Dominate attacking penalty corners. Win the game. That’s been the playbook for No. 2 Northwestern field hockey all year. Friday’s matchup with Miami (Ohio) was no different. Spurred by three first-quarter goals, the Wildcats (20-1, 8-0 Big Ten) made short work of the RedHawks (14-8, 7-1 MAC), winning 9-2 and... The post Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern … [Read more...] about Field Hockey: No. 2 Northwestern dominates in 9-2 victory over Miami (Ohio), advances to NCAA Tournament quarterfinals
Captured: Men’s Basketball: Northwestern triumphs over UIC 83-74
Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You can contact the photo editor by emailing photo@dailynorthwestern.com. Northwestern defeated UIC 83-74 Tuesday night. Junior forward Nick Martinelli scored 27 points and pushed … [Read more...] about Captured: Men’s Basketball: Northwestern triumphs over UIC 83-74
Cross Country: British grad transfers Smith, Wellings bolster ‘cohesive’ NU squad
Graduate students Holly Smith and Chloe Wellings sat on a couch in Northwestern cross country’s team lounge, coach Jill Miller’s dog Lou curled up between them. A year ago, the two United Kingdom natives had never met. Today, they’re roommates who watch British reality television together –– The Real Housewives of Cheshire is a favorite.... The post Cross Country: British grad … [Read more...] about Cross Country: British grad transfers Smith, Wellings bolster ‘cohesive’ NU squad
Football: Northwestern set to return to Wrigley Field in homecoming clash with Ohio State
After accumulating a 2-3 record in its temporary lakeside facility at Martin Stadium, Northwestern is set to host a pair of contests at Wrigley Field during the regular season’s final quarter. Coach David Braun’s squad will first take on No. 2 Ohio State in its Saturday Homecoming game — before the group will cap its... The post Football: Northwestern set to return to Wrigley … [Read more...] about Football: Northwestern set to return to Wrigley Field in homecoming clash with Ohio State
Volleyball: Northwestern drops close match to No. 3 Penn State, bounces back in Iowa
Northwestern dropped its Friday match against No. 3 Penn State but bounced back against Iowa on Sunday. After hosting No. 2 Nebraska on Nov. 3, the Wildcats (5-17, 3-11 Big Ten) faced another top-five opponent in the Nittany Lions (23-2, 13-1 Big Ten), ultimately losing 3-1. In NU’s loss, junior outside hitter Buse Hazan led... The post Volleyball: Northwestern drops close … [Read more...] about Volleyball: Northwestern drops close match to No. 3 Penn State, bounces back in Iowa