Northwestern women’s basketball tries to recapture spark
By Astasia Williams Once you’re hot, it’s important to keep the fire burning. The Northwestern women’s basketball team looked to be a shoo-in for an NCAA tournament berth after going 6-4 in the first 10 conference games. The Wildcats have been in a drought since an eight-day break following a Jan. 17 victory over Michigan State, going […]
With strong tournament showing, Wildcats ‘bring some life’ back to team
Text by Michelle R. Martinelli Video by Hannah Gebresilassie The Northwestern women’s basketball team’s performance in the Big Ten tournament left an obvious question: Where has that team been all season? Despite a disappointing 4-14 finish in the Big Ten regular season, the Wildcats (18-15) played like they had finally found their chemistry and became the lowest-seeded […]
7 game-changers to watch in Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament
By Michelle R. Martinelli Each women’s basketball team in the Big Ten has at least one standout player, one superstar who can control the course of a game, regardless of how well or poorly the rest of her team is playing. They each have the ability to paralyze their opponents, leaving them stunned while watching […]
Deary steals the show for Northwestern
By Michelle R. Martinelli Ashley Deary focuses her eyes on her opponent’s belly button — the best indicator of her next move. She patiently waits to see if the player she’s guarding will pass the ball or drive toward the basket. Then, she sees it: a hesitation. Her opponent shifts her belly button, and she’s […]
