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The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern

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Freshman setter Caleigh Ryan celebrates with her teammates during the Wildcat Classic in September. Northwestern defeated both Indiana and Purdue in five-set thrillers on the road this weekend. Ryan received the Big Ten Freshman of the Week award for her efforts.

Volleyball: Wildcats face top-15 squads on road

October 2, 2013

While Northwestern's Big Ten opener did bring No. 10 Nebraska to Evanston, the Wildcats may face an even tougher slate this weekend. NU (9-5, 1-1 Big Ten) will find itself on the road for the first...

Defensive specialist Abbie Kraus played in both Wildcat matches over the weekend. The Northwestern defense showed its strength against Nebraska and Iowa as junior Savannah Paffen set a career-high eight blocks facing the Cornhuskers and nearly repeated the feat Saturday, stopping the Hawkeyes cold seven times.

Volleyball: Northwestern splits conference openers

September 30, 2013

Northwestern (9-5, 1-1 Big Ten) opened its conference schedule this weekend against Nebraska and Iowa, experiencing two days full of progress and frustration. The Wildcats faced the No. 12 Cornhuskers at...

Redshirt sophomore Caroline Niedospial serves the ball during the Wildcat Classic last weekend. The libero heads Northwestern’s defense with 4.49 digs per set and leads the team with 15 service aces.

Volleyball: Northwestern commences Big Ten play on home court

September 26, 2013

The Wildcats sealed a three-match sweep Sunday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena and will have the chance to further that home court dominance as conference play starts. Northwestern (8-4) kicks off its Big...

Senior outside hitter Stephanie Holthus prepares to serve. Holthus earned Sports Imports/AVCA Division I National Player of the Week Tuesday.

Holthus earns national player of the week honors

September 25, 2013

Senior outside hitter Stephanie Holthus earned Sports Imports/AVCA Divison I National Player of the Week on Tuesday for her performance in last week’s Wildcat Classic. The award comes a day after Holthus...

Senior Stephanie Holthus serves the ball during the Wildcat Classic in Evanston last weekend. Northwestern dominated the tournament, besting all three teams on the shoulders of the outside hitter. She set a new school record, pounding 24 kills in a three-set match against Miami (Ohio).

Volleyball: Northwestern sweeps Wildcat Classic after come-from-behind win

September 23, 2013

The Wildcat Classic looked like it would start on a sour note for the home squad. Northwestern welcomed South Florida to town Friday afternoon, the opening match of a three-game stretch before Big Ten...

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