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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Volleyball: Wildcats excited for home opportunities against top Big Ten foes

October 8, 2015

Home court advantage could not come at a better time for Northwestern. The Wildcats (10-5, 2-2 Big Ten) take on the No. 9 Ohio State Buckeyes (14-2, 3-1) and the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions (14-1,...

Sophomore outside hitter Symone Abbott hits the ball through the block. Abbott posted a team-high 10 kills in the Cats’ loss in Madison against No. 19 Wisconsin.

Volleyball: Wildcats can’t find comfort at end of long road trip

October 5, 2015

The second half of Northwestern’s four-game Big Ten road trip proved to be the polar opposite of the first. Looking forward to two weeks of home-court advantage, the worn-out Wildcats (10-5, 2-2 Big...

Sophomore hitter Symone Abbott and the rest of the Northwestern offense struggled mightily against Minnesota, snapping their five game win streak. Abbott finished with more errors than kills for only the third time in her career.

Volleyball: Freshman shines in sluggish Northwestern loss

October 1, 2015

During a night when Northwestern’s offense was mostly held in check by No. 16 Minnesota, freshman Rachael Fara was the biggest bright spot. Starting her first match of the season, Fara tallied nine...

Volleyball: Maddie Slater named Big Ten Player of the Week

September 29, 2015

On Monday, the Big Ten announced junior middle blocker Maddie Slater as the conference player of the week. Slater played a vital role in the Wildcats’ weekend success, when they claimed two straight-set...

Junior middle blocker Maddie Slater spikes the ball past the defender. The Cats will look to create chances like this when they take on their first ranked opponent this season.

Volleyball: Slater seeks to continue dominant play against No. 16 Minnesota

September 29, 2015

Northwestern is hitting the road once again for what may be its most difficult matchup of the season so far. The Wildcats (10-3, 2-0 Big Ten) take on their first ranked opponent this year, No. 16 Minnesota...

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