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Indoor Track: Northwestern takes ‘first step’ of 2026 at Phoenix Invitational as it eyes first postseason appearance as fully sponsored program since 1988

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Northwestern’s indoor track team started 2026 on the right foot with event titles in all four races it entered at the University of Chicago’s Phoenix Invitational Saturday. Lined up against four Division III programs and one NAIA team in a local affair, coach Jill Miller said the afternoon was an opportunity to get early reps... The post Indoor Track: Northwestern takes ‘first … [Read more...] about Indoor Track: Northwestern takes ‘first step’ of 2026 at Phoenix Invitational as it eyes first postseason appearance as fully sponsored program since 1988

Women’s Tennis: Pollard dubs freshman Phanthala ‘legit’ No. 1 ahead of dual season

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As Northwestern prepares to open its season with a road triple-header this weekend, coach Claire Pollard hinted she is likely to tap freshman Margot Phanthala for her top lineup spot. “I think she’s a legit (No.) 1,” Pollard told The Daily in her office Friday afternoon. “I don’t want to knock any of the previous... The post Women’s Tennis: Pollard dubs freshman Phanthala … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis: Pollard dubs freshman Phanthala ‘legit’ No. 1 ahead of dual season

Nia: Play K.J.

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After Northwestern tumbled to its fourth conference loss Thursday to No. 12 Michigan State, coach Chris Collins was frustrated by his team’s inability to knock down 3-pointers. “I can still shoot it — my team would need that out there,” Collins quipped. “I would make some of those threes.”  In the 76-66 defeat, the Wildcats... The post Nia: Play K.J. appeared first on The Daily … [Read more...] about Nia: Play K.J.

Men’s Basketball: Ghosts of failures past continue to haunt Northwestern in loss to No. 12 Michigan State

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Another day, another collapse. After crumbling after having a seven-point halftime lead in a 76-66 loss at No. 12 Michigan State Thursday, Northwestern has failed to materialize halftime advantages or ties in its last three conference games. It has struggled in the clutch, when the score is within five points in the final moments, losing... The post Men’s Basketball: Ghosts of … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Ghosts of failures past continue to haunt Northwestern in loss to No. 12 Michigan State