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Northwestern center Alex Olah (22) hovers over Indiana guard Yogi Ferrell (11) as Ferrell looks to pass the ball in the second half.

Northwestern wins 4th straight in Big Ten for 1st time since 1967

May 31, 2019 at 8:51 p.m.

Chris Collins was drenched. His jubilant Northwestern players made sure their high-energy coach was soaked with water in the locker room after Wednesday night's stunning 72-65 victory over Indiana at...

Northwestern sets sights on equaling team’s 1967 4-game winning streak

August 19, 2019 at 8:07 a.m.

Chris Collins wasn't born when Northwestern last won four straight Big Ten games. Yet the second-year Wildcats coach could witness his team achieve a feat Northwestern hasn't accomplished in 48...

Vic Law named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

August 19, 2019 at 8:06 a.m.

Northwestern forward Vic Law has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week. Law averaged 13.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in leading Northwestern to wins at Minnesota and...

Vic Law emerging as serious contributor for Northwestern

August 19, 2019 at 8:06 a.m.

Vic Law is embracing the journey while gradually maturing into a major contributor as a freshman for Northwestern. When the spindly 6-foot-7 forward chose Northwestern as a highly decorated recruit...

Penn State head coach Pat Chambers gives instructions to his players.

Northwestern zone smothers Penn State for 3rd straight Big Ten victory

August 19, 2019 at 8:04 a.m.

Northwestern players and their intrepid coach Chris Collins are feeling pretty good about themselves lately, and for good reason. After enduring a demoralizing 10-game losing streak, the Wildcats have bounced...

Northwestern's long losing streak forced coach Chris Collins to try shaking things up with the Wildcats.

Humiliating Michigan State loss a turning point for Northwestern

August 19, 2019 at 8:05 a.m.

Northwestern's humiliating 68-44 home loss to Michigan State on Feb. 10 proved to be a motivating factor. "We (coaches) spent a lot of time (working) after our Michigan State game,"...

Northwestern wins 2nd in row with 72-66 victory at Minnesota

May 31, 2019 at 8:50 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS — Northwestern has been tested and tortured with agonizing losses on the road this season. So Wednesday night's opportunity to steal one at Minnesota provided an enticing chance for...

When Harry Caray first met Ernie Banks: ‘I was so naive’

May 15, 2019 at 7:45 p.m.

When Harry met Ernie, the year was 1953. Harry Caray and recently deceased Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks were two of baseball's all-time greatest ambassadors. Wednesday marks the 17th...

Offseason will be key to development of Northwestern freshmen

June 16, 2018 at 12:15 a.m.

Four freshmen have received significant playing time for Northwestern this season, most notably starting point guard Bryant McIntosh and forward Vic Law. "Overall I have been really pleased with how...

Northwestern to play in Hall of Fame Classic

June 16, 2018 at 7:01 p.m.

Northwestern has been invited to join North Carolina, Kansas State and Missouri for the championship rounds of the 2015 CBE Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City, Mo. "We're thrilled...

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