WATCH: ‘A very stressful 7 hours’: How one player’s sudden decision might shape the future of Northwestern women’s basketball
By King Jemison Medill Reports There are hundreds of graduate transfers throughout women’s college basketball this season. But at Northwestern, there’s only been one in at least the past 16 years: Maggie Pina. Pina entered the transfer portal in May and committed to Northwestern within a few hours. Her sudden arrival has provided a major […]
Pallas gets it done (again) for Northwestern in dominant win
By Ben Friedl Medill Reports Senior center Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah once again dominated with an all-encompassing performance Sunday, as her 21 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks led Northwestern Women’s Basketball to a 72-46 victory over conference rivals Wisconsin. However, Wisconsin was able to limit Pallas’s scoring in the first half thanks to 6-foot senior Marsha […]
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 […]
Women’s basketball community comes together to support loss of Northwestern player
By Allie Burger Shock and sadness continue to radiate through the Chicago women’s basketball community following the suicide of Northwestern sophomore Jordan Hankins. As Northwestern continues to deal with the aftermath of Hankins’ Jan. 9 death, the effects of the tragedy have also extended to surrounding women’s programs.
