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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


Sophomore Autumn Rabjohns prepares to hit a backhand against Illinois. Rabjohns was defeated after a dramatic first set in which she saved six set points.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern’s NCAA Tournament hopes fade after 4-1 loss to Illinois

April 13, 2025

No. 44 Northwestern saw its NCAA Tournament hopes endure a potentially fatal blow with a 4-1 Senior Day loss to in-state rival No. 45 Illinois on Saturday afternoon at Vandy Christie Tennis Center. Entering...

Freshman Erica Jessel approaches her opponent at the net for a handshake. Jessel paired up with senior Kiley Rabjohns at the No. 3 spot for the first time this season and won 6-2.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern snaps three-match losing streak with 4-0 sweep against Penn State

April 7, 2025

After Northwestern’s first match in the 2025 calendar year, an exhibition against Notre Dame, coach Claire Pollard said she didn’t “have a clue what to do in doubles.” About three months later,...

Britany Lau and Mika Dagan Fruchtman confer before a point against Georgia earlier this season. Lau and Dagan Fruchtman were paired together after seven matches apart and beat the No. 10 team in the country.

Women’s Tennis: Doubles point heartbreak paves the way for 4-0 defeat to Ohio State

April 6, 2025

Exactly a week before No. 47 Northwestern took to the court against No. 11 Ohio State Friday, NU suffered what 27-year veteran coach Claire Pollard described as “one of the worst performances I’ve...

Erica Jessel hits a forehand in a match against Georgia earlier this year. Jessel beat the No. 3 player in the country, Julia Fliegner, in NU’s 4-2 loss to Michigan.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern drops fifth Big Ten match, most in Pollard era

April 2, 2025

No. 44 Northwestern lost a pair of road matches to No. 73 Michigan State and No. 3 Michigan, slumping to 3-5 in Big Ten play. The Wildcats’ (10-10, 3-5 Big Ten) fifth conference loss of the season...

Britany Lau hits a backhand slice in a match against Georgia earlier this season.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern goes 1-1 against ranked opponents to launch Big Ten campaign

March 9, 2025

No. 39 Northwestern split its opening pair of Big Ten matches, losing decisively to No. 17 Wisconsin before grinding out a 4-3 victory over No. 60 Minnesota. On Friday, the Wildcats (8-6, 1-1 Big Ten)...

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