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Mike Marut, Reporter

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Erin Larner kneels before a doubles point. The sophomore is part of the Wildcats’ three-headed sophomore monster with a 9-6 record at the No. 1 singles spot.

Women’s Tennis Roundtable: Writers discuss Wildcats’ NCAA chances

May 12, 2016
Nida Hamilton hits a backhand during her time as a student-athlete. Hamilton last played for the Wildcats in 2014 and is now a volunteer assistant coach.

Women’s Tennis: Ex-Wildcat Nida Hamilton returns to Evanston as coach, bonds with current players

May 9, 2016
Curtain Call: Alicia Barnett finds life’s escape in tennis

Curtain Call: Alicia Barnett finds life’s escape in tennis

May 4, 2016
Alex Chatt lunges in a forehand shot. The sophomore dropped her semifinal singles match in straight sets Saturday.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern shut out in Big Ten Tournament semifinal

May 1, 2016
Jillian Rooney hits a backhand. The junior has helped anchor the bottom half of the Cats’ lineup this season and will look to do so again in the conference tournament.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats have ‘no holes’ entering Big Ten Tournament

April 27, 2016
Alex Chatt (left) celebrates with partner Maddie Lipp after winning at No. 1 doubles Friday against Michigan. The Wildcats snapped the Wolverines’ 37-game Big Ten winning streak with the victory.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats sweep final regular season weekend, highlighted by upset of Michigan

April 24, 2016
Alex Chatt admires a backhand shot. The sophomore is 3-3 in her in-conference singles matches so far this season.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats prepare for difficult conference test

April 13, 2016
Alicia Barnett prepares a backhand shot. After beginning the season on a sour note, the Wildcats have gone undefeated in Big Ten play.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats record second conference shutout, bolster confidence

April 4, 2016
Alex Chatt serves the ball to her opponent. The sophomore has helped lock down the No. 1 doubles slot for the Wildcats, winning 3-of-5 thus far.

Wildcats looking to break losing streak in upcoming Big Ten matches

March 30, 2016
Erin Larner smashes a forehand shot. The sophomore won her No. 1 singles match sunday against Georgia Tech, helping the Cats claim their first winning streak of the 2016 season.

Women’s Tennis: Business as usual as Wildcats continue Big Ten play

March 2, 2016
Alex Chatt lunges for the ball. The sophomore fell in her doubles match against Alabama, but won in singles.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats force three sets, fall short against Alabama

February 22, 2016
Maddie Lipp prepares to strike. The sophomore lost a close match at No. 2 singles to Vanderbilt, but is hoping to get back on track.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats ready for round two with Crimson Tide

February 18, 2016
Jillian Rooney readies a forehand shot. The junior has been a big part of Northwestern’s singles lineup in the last three games.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats look for success despite disappointing start

February 17, 2016
Alicia Barnett kneels in between points. The senior dropped both her matches to UCLA on Sunday.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats de-clawed by UCLA, losing streak at 3

February 8, 2016
Alicia Barnett pumps her fist. The senior won both of her matches last weekend against Duke and is looking to carry over her success this Sunday.

Women’s Tennis: Without ITA Indoor Championship travel, Wildcats gear up for UCLA

February 3, 2016
Alex Chatt looks across the net at her opponent. The sophomore won her doubles match against Arizona State, but dropped both her singles matches over the weekend.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern splits ITA qualifying round

January 25, 2016
Alex Chatt prepares to serve. Before winter break, the sophomore led the Wildcats in singles winning percentage at .889.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats prepare with confidence for ITA Indoor Qualifiers

January 20, 2016
Alex Chatt (right) shakes her teammate’s hand. With Northwestern fully healthy, the sophomore will be looking to help the Wildcats regain their place at the top of the Big Ten.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats gear up for first winter weekend

January 14, 2016
Manon Peri sets herself up to return a shot. The junior got back on the court this past weekend after being sidelined due to a knee injury suffered last season.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats wrap up fall season at home

November 10, 2015
Erin Larner leaps as she serves the ball. The sophomore, who is trying to work her way back from injury, was doubles partners with freshman Lee Or over the weekend.

Women’s Tennis: Pollard unsatisfied with tourney weekend, hopeful for season

November 1, 2015
Maddie Lipp takes aim for a return. After missing all of last season, the redshirt sophomore is now fully healthy and already turning in solid performances.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats have strong outing in Midwest Regional Championships

October 29, 2015
Junior Brooke Rischbieth and sophomore Alex Chatt discuss strategy. Chatt worked with a few different doubles partners last year, but redshirt sophomore Maddie Lipp looks to be her partner for all of this upcoming season.

Women’s Tennis: Alex Chatt, Maddie Lipp take All-American consolation title

October 14, 2015
Senior Alicia Barnett, a former Daily staffer, returns a shot. Barnett is the lone senior on this year’s team and her experience will be needed as the Wildcats try to earn another Big Ten title.

Women’s Tennis: Key to 2015-2016 Success? ‘Be Healthy’

September 29, 2015
Junior Isabel Flens evades two defenders. Flens has scored 9 goals and added three assists in the first 10 games of the season to help NU to a 7-3 record.

Field Hockey: Northwestern’s Big Ten title defense starts strong

September 20, 2015
Alicia Barnett follows through on a serve. The junior is the team’s No. 1 in singles, and has won three of her last four matches from the spot.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern gears up for mid-season finale

March 5, 2015
Rheeya Doshi completes a stroke. The freshman returned from injury and saw her first singles action of the season on Sunday against Texas.

Women’s Tennis: Freshmen start to find themselves in matchups with Baylor, Texas

March 1, 2015
Alex Chatt and Brooke Rischbieth go in for a high-five. Despite a significant drop in the rankings, the Wildcats feel like they have found their way after some early-season struggles.

Women’s Tennis: Despite ranking drop, Wildcats have ‘grown’

February 26, 2015
Manon Peri winds up for a forehand. The sophomore is still out for the time being, one of the three injuries that is forcing the Wildcats to use the most out of every healthy player on the roster.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats look to upset Vanderbilt on the road

February 20, 2015
Northwestern has faced several doses of adversity in its young season. Junior Alicia Barnett has taken on a leadership role and encourages her teammates to fight for each other and their injured fellow Cats.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats remain optimistic despite injuries, adversity

February 17, 2015
It was a long week for Northwestern, as the team prepared to get out of an early-season hole. But thanks to a robust effort, especially by senior Lok Sze Leung and her clinching point against Purdue, the Wildcats swept their weekend matches to move above .500 for the season.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern wins two despite Pollard on leave, players out with injuries

February 15, 2015
Alex Chatt shows intensity during a match. The freshman was looking for progress from herself and her team heading into the team’s conference-opening weekend.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats need ‘basics and fundamentals,’ not ‘frills’ in Big Ten opener

February 13, 2015
Junior Alicia Barnett winds up for a volley. A First-Team All-Big Ten selection last season, Barnett is a key part of a Wildcats squad that looks primed to take home a 17th consecutive Big Ten title.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats see progress, growing pains in loss to Blue Devils

February 1, 2015
Alex Chatt readies herself to return a serve. The freshman has won her last three singles matches.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats prepare for top-five ranked Blue Devils

January 28, 2015
Alicia Barnett struggled in her new role as the team’s No. 1 singles, losing both of her singles matches over the weekend. The Wildcats are working with a far different lineup from last season, but the team performed admirably in its opening counted dual matches.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats overcome tough loss, finish weekend strong

January 25, 2015
Junior Alicia Barnett winds up for a volley. A First-Team All-Big Ten selection last season, Barnett is a key part of a Wildcats squad that looks primed to take home a 17th consecutive Big Ten title.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats, freshmen looking to bring ‘grit’ to ITA Kick-Off

January 21, 2015

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats have optimistic outlook after Alabama Invite

January 19, 2015

Women’s Tennis: Spring season commences down South

January 14, 2015
Tennis freshmen Rheeya Doshi, Erin Larner and Alex Chatt pose together. The trio is poised to continue the winning ways of Northwestern’s women’s tennis program.

Women’s Tennis: Freshmen prepare to fill shoes of departed stars

January 13, 2015
Junior Alicia Barnett winds up for a volley. A First-Team All-Big Ten selection last season, Barnett is a key part of a Wildcats squad that looks primed to take home a 17th consecutive Big Ten title.

Women’s Tennis: Fall season a welcome sign for Wildcats

January 6, 2015
Marut: Field Hockey is the next Northwestern dynasty

Marut: Field Hockey is the next Northwestern dynasty

November 12, 2014
Carl Wilson, a 101-year-old World War II veteran, is honored at the city’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. Wilson is one of about 1 million surviving World War II veterans, according to the National World War II Museum's website.

Evanston Veterans Day celebration honors service members

November 11, 2014
Northwestern players celebrate with their trophy after defeating Maryland to win the Big Ten Tournament. Sophomore Isabel Flens scored the go-ahead goal for Northwestern, and senior goalkeeper Maddy Carpenter was named tournament MVP.

Field Hockey: Wildcats capture program’s first Big Ten Tournament title

November 9, 2014
Sophomore Isabel Flens scored Northwestern’s first goal in the team’s 2-1 win over Iowa on Thursday. The Wildcats play Michigan next in the Big Ten semifinals.

Field Hockey: Northwestern slip by Iowa to advance in Big Ten Tournament

November 6, 2014

Field Hockey: Wildcats march into Big Ten postseason

November 5, 2014

Field Hockey: Wildcats lose shot at Big Ten title in loss to Penn State

November 3, 2014

Field Hockey: As season ends, Wildcats focused on becoming Big Ten champions

October 29, 2014
Field Hockey coach Tracey Fuchs reflects on how practice during COVID-19 is going.

The Sideline: Tracey Fuchs, ‘the Michael Jordan of field hockey’

October 21, 2014

Field Hockey: Wildcats split another weekend in Michigan

October 19, 2014
Dominique Masters fights off two defenders near the sideline. The sophomore midfielder is third on the team with 7 goals and also has four assists.

Field Hockey: Wildcats hit the road to face Stanford, Central Michigan

October 9, 2014

Field Hockey: Wildcats top Big Ten standings after win over Hawkeyes

October 5, 2014
With No. 11 Northwestern facing No. 7 Iowa on Sunday, the Cats will have their hands full. “It’s going to be a fast-paced game,” junior Caroline Troncelliti (pictured) said.

Field Hockey: Wildcats prep for titanic clash with Hawkeyes

October 2, 2014

Field Hockey: Goalkeeper Maddy Carpenter is stopping goals and taking names

September 30, 2014
Sophomore Isabel Flens scored the game-winning goal in overtime Friday, as No. 13 Northwestern defeated Rutgers 1-0. Flens, the team's leading scorer for the season, scored again Sunday in the Wildcats' 3-0 win over No. 17 Indiana.

Field Hockey: Defense dominates in shutout weekend

September 28, 2014
Midfielder Dominique Masters brings the ball up the field. After a strong freshman campaign, the sophomore has had five goals and two assists so far this year.

Field Hockey: Round two against Big Ten newcomers

September 24, 2014
Junior Charlotte Martin slaps a pass upfield during Northwestern’s 5-1 win over Ball State on Saturday. Martin had an assist Sunday in the No. 15 Wildcats’ 3-2 upset over No. 2 Maryland and added three more assists against Ball State.

Field Hockey: Stump stomps Maryland in Big Ten opener

September 21, 2014

Field hockey: Wildcats prepare for showdown with 2nd-ranked Terrapins

September 18, 2014
Sophomore Alicia Barnett and her doubles partner senior Veronica Corning won their first match at the NCAA Doubles Championships before losing in the second round. The defeat was one of the final Northwestern sporting event of the 2013-14 year.

Women’s Tennis: With doubles loss, Wildcats season comes to a close

May 26, 2014
Senior Raleigh Smith was one of three Northwestern tennis players to see their singles careers end Wednesday at the NCAA Singles Championships. Belinda Niu and Veronica Corning lost in the first round of the women’s draw.

Tennis: Smith, Niu and Corning all bow out in NCAA Singles opening round

May 21, 2014
Women’s Tennis: Post-team championships, three players ready for NCAA Singles and Doubles

Women’s Tennis: Post-team championships, three players ready for NCAA Singles and Doubles

May 20, 2014
Northwestern’s Veronica Corning prepares to rip off a serve. The senior plans to take her talents to the pro circuit following her time in summer school.

Women’s Tennis: Q&A with senior Veronica Corning

May 15, 2014
Sophomore Alicia Barnett and freshman Jillian Rooney console each other after Northwestern’s heartbreaking loss in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats fell to Notre Dame 4-3, ending their season.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats suffer ‘gut-wrenching’ defeat in NCAA Tournament second round

May 11, 2014
Senior Veronica Corning has paced the Wildcats all season from the top singles spot and hopes to do the same in the NCAA Tournament. Corning has gone 14-10 on the season and upset six highly ranked opponents.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern’s confidence grows entering NCAA Tournament

May 9, 2014

Women’s Tennis: No. 2 Cats ready for Big Ten Tournament

April 24, 2014
Claire Pollard has made her mark at Northwestern. The women’s tennis head coach has led her team to a Big Ten regular season or tournament title 14 of the last 15 years.

The Sideline: Claire Pollard perfects winning ways, on and off the court

April 22, 2014
Senior Veronica Corning prepares to send a return cross court. No. 30 Corning’s 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 singles win against Indiana’s No. 65 Katie Klyczek sealed Northwestern’s victory.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats end season with two shutouts

April 21, 2014

Tennis: Men, women prepare for final matches of regular season

April 17, 2014

Women’s Tennis: Despite rough weather, Wildcats prevail on Senior Day

April 13, 2014

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats rally for split against Michigan schools

April 6, 2014

Women’s Tennis: Cats take on top Big Ten foes this weekend

April 4, 2014

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern tops a pair of conference foes

March 31, 2014
Nida Hamilton sends a shot cross court. Hamilton, a junior, and senior Linda Abu Mushrefova performed consistently well in doubles' play throughout the season for NU, but lost to the No. 2 team from the University of Southern California in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats to take on Fighting Illini

March 7, 2014
Senior Belinda Niu won her doubles match, then prevailed in a three-hour singles showdown with Purdue’s Daniela Vidal. The Wildcats topped the Boilermakers 4-3. “What would we do without Belinda Niu?” coach Claire Pollard said.

Women’s Tennis: Niu leads Wildcats to marathon win over Boilermakers

March 1, 2014

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats to take on Purdue

February 28, 2014

Spring Sports Guide: Women’s Tennis: Hot Wildcats look to continue success in Big Ten play

February 25, 2014

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern splits matches in Texas

February 16, 2014
Senior Belinda Niu sends a backhand down the line. Niu, who has a 12-3 record this season, won doubles matches against both Texas and Baylor last year, but dropped her singles match against the Longhorns.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats head to Texas to play first outdoor weekend

February 13, 2014

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern upsets two top-10 teams, falls to UCLA at ITAs

February 10, 2014

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats to take on ITA Indoor Championships

February 6, 2014

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern gets ‘reality check’ against No. 15 Vanderbilt

February 2, 2014
Senior Veronica Corning helped key a strong weekend for No. 15 Northwestern. Corning easily defeated two ranked opponents as the Wildcats cruised past No. 29 Oklahoma State and No. 26 Arizona State.

Women’s Tennis: Cats slice ‘n’ dice in ITA Kick-off Weekend

January 26, 2014

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats ‘hungry’ to start strong in 2014

January 17, 2014

Field Hockey: Wildcats drop ‘frustrating’ game against Buckeyes

November 7, 2013

Field Hockey: Northwestern’s defense leads the team into the Big Ten Tournament

November 6, 2013
Redshirt junior Kristin Wirtz scored one of Northwestern’s goals in its 5-0 victory over Ohio State on Friday. With the win, the Wildcats won a share of the Big Ten regular season title for the first time since 1994.

Field Hockey: Wildcats claim Big Ten crown on Senior Day

November 4, 2013

Field Hockey: Seniors hope to lead the Wildcats to victory

October 31, 2013
Senior Tara Puffenberger stands among her teammates at Lakeside Field. The midfielder transferred to Northwestern after disappointment in Virginia, and she dove back into the sport she dominated her entire life. She is vital to the Wildcat attack, standing third in assists and second in shots on goal this season.

Field Hockey: Tara Puffenberger reenergized at Northwestern

October 29, 2013
Midfielder Dominique Masters scored both goals in NU’s shutout win over Central Michigan on Sunday. The freshman from the United Kingdom has been a precocious sensation, standing second on the team in goals and points as the season winds down.

Field Hockey: Wildcats finish road trip bonanza in the Great Lake State

October 28, 2013
Senior midfielder Julia Retzky is back in action for the Wildcats this weekend against Michigan State. After suffering a facial injury, the Lake Forest, Ill., native will be vital in Northwestern’s corner attack and defense.

Field Hockey: Retzky returns to take down the Spartans

October 24, 2013
Nikki Parsley and the Cats split a pair of matches over the weekend, beating Indiana 2-0 Friday before falling to No. 17 Louisville on Sunday. Parsley scored both goals against the Hoosiers, her ninth and tenth of the season.

Field Hockey: Defense reigns as Wildcats split the weekend

October 21, 2013

Field Hockey: Wildcats to avenge loss against Hoosiers

October 16, 2013
Marut: Chin up, son — the Cats are here to play

Marut: Chin up, son — the Cats are here to play

October 8, 2013
Nikki Parsley scored twice against Kent State, as Northwestern defeated the Golden Flashes 3-1 Sunday. The senior forward leads the Wildcats with 10 goals on the season, after scoring eight all of last year.

Field Hockey: Wildcats break even out east

October 6, 2013
Freshman midfielder Isabel Flens stares down the field as senior midfielder Tara Puffenberger follows closely behind. The duo combine for 10 of Northwestern’s goals this season. Flens was honored with both the Big Ten Freshman of the Week and Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week awards.

Field Hockey: Wildcats look to go on 4-game win streak

October 2, 2013
Margo McGinty handles the ball during Northwestern’s Sunday defeat at the hands of Iowa. The sophomore defender has played nearly every minute of the 2-7-2 Wildcats’ season.

Women’s Soccer: Wildcats come off ‘frustrating’ weekend

September 30, 2013
Women’s Soccer: Wildcats look to 'make amends' against Nebraska

Women’s Soccer: Wildcats look to ‘make amends’ against Nebraska

September 26, 2013

Women’s Soccer: Wildcats struggle in first half of season

September 23, 2013
Nida Hamilton sends a shot cross court. Hamilton, a junior, and senior Linda Abu Mushrefova performed consistently well in doubles' play throughout the season for NU, but lost to the No. 2 team from the University of Southern California in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern retains Big Ten dominance

May 28, 2013
Senior Kate Turvy begins her second consecutive NCAA Singles Tournament with a match against Georgia's Lauren Herring, last year's SEC Freshman of the Year, on Wednesday.

Women’s Tennis: Mushrefova and Hamilton, Turvy take on NCAA individual championships

May 21, 2013

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats go the distance with Hurricanes, fall ‘a little short’

May 19, 2013
Northwestern junior Nida Hamilton made quick work of both of her singles opponents in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. However, it will be her performance on the doubles court with partner, senior Linda Abu Mushrefova, which will be crucial for the Wildcats success in the round of 16 and beyond.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats take on Hurricanes in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 round

May 16, 2013
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