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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 was swept by Illinois for the first time in program history Wednesday.

Women’s Tennis: Worst season of Pollard era concludes after Northwestern’s 4-0 Big Ten Tournament first round loss to Illinois

April 23, 2025

Northwestern’s 2025 dual season marked one of backsliding, both on the micro and macro levels. The No. 10-seed Wildcats’ (13-13, 6-7 Big Ten) 4-0 loss to No. 7-seed Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament...

Senior Kiley Rabjohns prepares to return serve in her match on Senior Day Saturday. Rabjohns won her singles first set 6-2 before her match went unfinished.

Women’s Tennis: Homegrown talent Pratt, Rabjohns feature in last career match in Evanston

April 13, 2025

Before Northwestern took the court against Illinois Saturday, coach Claire Pollard stood before a crowd of spectators with her team behind her. Only a green fence at Vandy Christie Tennis Center separated...

Senior Sydney Pratt prepares to return a serve earlier this season. Pratt’s 6-2, 7-5 singles victory was one of Northwestern’s two points against Illinois on Saturday.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern falls 4-2 to Illinois despite strong singles start

January 26, 2025

Up 5-4, 40-30 in the third set, sophomore Neena Feldman tracked down her Illinois’ opponent’s shot and fired a cross-court forehand that zipped past her opponent and landed in to win the match. Feldman’s...

Graduate student Britany Lau serves in a match last year. In the ITA Midwest Regional Championship, she reached the singles Round of 16 and the doubles semifinals while paired with freshman Mika Dagan Fruchtman.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern’s doubles flourish at ITA Regional Championships

October 14, 2024

After Northwestern won on Senior Day to solidify an undefeated home record last season, coach Claire Pollard called the doubles point the team’s “unsung hero.” During last year’s duel season,...

Senior Maria Shusharina prepares to hit the ball.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern falls to in-state rival Illinois

March 31, 2024

Northwestern had an opportunity to extend its winning streak to six consecutive victories Saturday afternoon when it faced off in a highly anticipated showdown against in-state rival Illinois. However,...

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