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Northwestern loses Swopshire for rest of season Feb 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Northwestern graduate student Jared Swopshire underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the 2012-13 season.
Northwestern felled by Iowa Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Devyn Marble broke a lengthy slump with 21 points and Iowa beat Northwestern 71-57 on Saturday to snap a two-game losing streak.Josh Oglesby added 10 for the Hawkeyes (15-9, 4-7 Big Ten), who won for just the second time in six games.
Rolling Meadows’ Glasgow chooses Northwestern Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Alexis Glasgow plans to study business in college. Because she has been all business with her basketball game for many years, she has earned the opportunity to compete at the Division I level. Glasgow, who wears the purple and black as a standout guard for Rolling Meadows’ state-ranked girls basketball team, will stick to the same color scheme when she moves on to the next level in 2014. The 5-foot-11 junior has made a verbal commitment to coach Joe McKeown’s Northwestern University women’s program.
Big Ten women's tourney coming to Sears CentreFeb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
This year's Big Ten women's basketball tournament March 7-10 is about much more than the games. For the first time in more than a decade, the tournament is moving from its location in Indianapolis. The new venue is the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, which is throwing many free fan events to increase the appeal. Tickets start at $15 for a single session, but the weekend also will feature plenty of free fan events.
Cubs-NU alliance leaves Illini, White Sox in its wake Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs' partnership with Northwestern can't be good news for the White Sox and Illinois in the struggle for Chicago sports fans.
Northwestern adds 19 in signing class Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Northwestern added a pair of highly ranked players to its offense Wednesday as part of its 2013 recruiting class. "We as a staff are confident we've signed a group of young men who are tremendous fits for our program athletically, academically and socially," coach Pat Fitzgerald said. "These 21 individuals are joining a program with a lot of momentum and I look forward to the contributions they'll make toward helping us achieve our goals in years to come."
Deal with Cubs brings more NU football to Wrigley Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs have a five-year plan to renovate historic Wrigley Field, and now Northwestern University has a plan to play five more college football games there and a longterm agreement to showcase the school's other sports teams there. Officials from Northwestern Athletics and the Cubs announced Tuesday they have joined forces for a marketing partnership that will include showcasing Wildcat teams at Wrigley Field in coming years, including baseball, lacrosse and football.
Northwestern tops Purdue in strong performanceFeb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Reggie Hearn scored a career-high 26 points to lead Northwestern to a 75-60 victory over Purdue on Saturday. Jared Swopshire and Dave Sobolewski each added 13 points for the Wildcats (13-10, 4-6 Big Ten), who scored the game's first 12 points and snapped a four-game losing streak to the Boilermakers.
No. 1 Michigan rolls past Northwestern 68-46 Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Trey Burke had 18 points and eight assists, and No. 1 Michigan was nearly flawless at the start Wednesday night en route to a 68-46 victory over Northwestern. The Wolverines made 10 of their first 11 shots and went the entire first half without a turnover. They didn't commit a foul, either, until the final minute of the half.
Illinois: A sorry state of basketball Jan 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Scot Gregor examines yet another year of lackluster college basketball in the state, as Illinois, DePaul, Northwestern, Loyola and UIC have all tailed off following promising starts. When the NCAA Tournament comes calling in March, will the Land of Lincoln be shut out again?
Northwestern falters vs. lowly NebraskaJan 26, 2013 12:00 AM
College scouting reportsJan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Northwestern beats Minnesota 55-48 Jan 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Jared Swopshire scored 16 points to lead Northwestern to a 55-48 victory over No. 12 Minnesota on Wednesday night.
Wildcats hand Illini 3rd straight loss Jan 17, 2013 12:00 AM
CHAMPAIGN — Northwestern and Illinois were both looking to bounce back from bad blowout losses, games where neither team could shoot or play defense. Only the Wildcats improved, extending No. 23 Illinois’ losing streak to three games while handing the Illini a 68-54 home loss Thursday night that could cost them their Top 25 ranking.
WGA takes a swing with Chicago Golf Show Jan 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Golf Show will get a big boost for its 30th anniversary staging next month. Rarely has the show, to be held Feb. 22-24 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, had a presenting sponsor. The last time was in 2009, when South Carolina golf mecca Myrtle Beach took the leadership role. This time the show will be presented by the BMW Championship, the Western Golf Association's premier event, and golf writer Len Ziehm calls it a win-win situation.
Northwestern receives $15 million athletics gift Jan 14, 2013 12:00 AM
J. Landis (Lanny) and Sharon Martin have committed $15 million to support Northwestern University's campaign for athletics and recreation, bringing the total of major gifts pledged in support of this campaign to more than $70 million, university officials announced Monday.
Wildcats lose by 20 at home Jan 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Northwestern beats cold-shooting Penn State 70-54 Jan 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Northwestern coach Bill Carmody said his team hadn't shot as well as it could in losses to Michigan and Minnesota in its last two games before facing Penn State on Thursday night. It was a different Wildcats team that took the floor in Happy Valley, as Dave Sobolewski scored 18 points and Jared Swopshire added 17 to pace Northwestern in a 70-54 Big Ten Conference victory against cold-shooting Penn State.
Time for a change with Northwestern basketballJan 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Mike North is disappointed with Northwestern's basketball program. While the team isn't winning, their lack of effort is more disturbing, North contends. Couple that with no NCAA tournament bids and you have a team that needs to make some changes. North also weighs in on the Seattle Seahawks, who played better than the Washington Redskins, and Mike Shanahan's controversial decision.
The Soapbox Jan 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Daily Herald editors share their opinions, compliments and even some gripes.