One player in a white jersey jumps to hit a spike as three players in navy jerseys attempt to block the ball.
Senior outside hitter Buse Hazan spikes the ball toward three Michigan players.
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Gallery: Northwestern volleyball defeats Michigan in five sets

Ryoka Tanoi, Reporter
October 19, 2025
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Northwestern volleyball defeated Michigan by a score of 25-23, 23-25, 17-25, 25-22, 15-13. The Wildcats (13-6, 3-4 Big Ten) now sit at 11th in the conference standings.

A wildcat mascot holds out a pink “I stand for you” poster alongside cheerleaders in pink uniforms.
Northwestern mascot Willie the Wildcat holds a sign for Breast Cancer Awareness. (Ryoka Tanoi/The Daily Northwestern)
Two players in white jerseys jump to block a spike.
Hazan and freshman middle blocker Kayla Kauffman jump to block a spike from a Michigan player. (Ryoka Tanoi/The Daily Northwestern)
A player in a purple jersey prepares to serve.
Junior libero Drew Wright prepares to serve. (Ryoka Tanoi/The Daily Northwestern)
Players in white and purple jerseys celebrate after winning a point.
Northwestern players celebrate after winning a point. (Ryoka Tanoi/The Daily Northwestern)
Players in white jerseys huddle together in the center of the court.
Northwestern players huddle together after winning a point. (Ryoka Tanoi/The Daily Northwestern)
Players in white jerseys stand in a circle before the match.
Northwestern players circle up before the match. (Ryoka Tanoi/The Daily Northwestern)
One player in a white jersey hits a spike as two players in navy jerseys jump to block the ball.
Senior right side hitter Kathryn Randorf hits a spike as two Michigan players jump to block the ball. (Ryoka Tanoi/The Daily Northwestern)

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