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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


Alex Chatt lunges forward to return the ball. The sophomore won her singles match against North Carolina, but couldn’t carry the team to victory.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats fight to the end, edged out in second round of NCAA Tournament by UNC

May 16, 2016

Women's Tennis Sophomore Alex Chatt said the Wildcats put everything they had out on the court. But ultimately that wasn’t enough as Northwestern came up short in its NCAA match against North Carolina...

Brooke Rischbieth hits a backhand shot. The junior amassed a 10-3 record at the No. 6 singles spot this season.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats ready to fight in NCAA Tournament

May 12, 2016

Women's Tennis Coach Claire Pollard knows what she’s doing as Northwestern (13-10, 10-1 Big Ten) heads into its 18th straight NCAA Tournament. Pollard boasts an overall record of 369-92 over...

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

Women's Tennis The Wildcats started off slowly in 2016 thanks to a difficult schedule, but rebounded in Big Ten play. Northwestern received an at-large bid to the NCAA Regionals and will face Ole...

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

Women's Tennis Players make the best coaches — they understand the sport and can relate to other players on an intimate level because of the shared experience. For Nida Hamilton, having played...

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

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

May 4, 2016

Tennis runs among the Barnett children. Jessica played, James played, Alicia plays and Sophie played. At a Northwestern women’s tennis match, you can hear many of the players talk to themselves,...

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