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The Daily Northwestern

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


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

Spring Sports Guide Northwestern began the 2014-15 season with its first losing record in three years, but after two weeks of practice and two wins over two Big Ten opponents, the Wildcats are back...

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

Women's Tennis Northwestern did not have it easy in its Big Ten opening weekend, eventually beating both of its opponents, but only barely in the latter match. The Wildcats began Big Ten play...

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

Tennis No. 17 Northwestern (1-1) faces another tough test this weekend against No. 4 Duke (2-0),  the third top-20 team it's faced in three weeks. Having battled Alabama and Georgia Tech, coach...

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

Women's Tennis Northwestern struggled against No. 32 Arizona State on Saturday, but the loss fueled the victory over No. 21 Rice. The No. 17 Wildcats were tied with the Sun Devils three points...

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

January 19, 2015

Opening the season against three top-30 teams proved to be a good measure of where No. 17 Northwestern stands. Facing off against No. 18 Georgia Tech, No. 8 Alabama and No. 30 Florida State is a tall...

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