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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


Symone Abbott waits for the ball to be served. The sophomore outside hitter totaled 19 kills this weekend for the Cats but was unable to help lift NU to a victory in either contest.

Volleyball: Wildcats finding themselves consistently inconsistent

October 25, 2015

Volleyball Northwestern has a consistency problem. Just two weeks after quite possibly the biggest upset in program history in a 3-2 win over No. 3 Penn State, the Wildcats (12-9, 4-6 Big Ten)...

Junior middle blocker Maddie Slater spikes the ball. Slater notched 12 kills for the Cats over the weekend, including eight in the team’s victory over Iowa on Sunday.

Volleyball: NU struggles with consistency in second weekend at home

October 18, 2015

Volleyball The Wildcats (12-7, 4-4 Big Ten) took quite a beating on Friday from No. 3 Nebraska (16-2, 7-1), who, during its sweep through Illinois, swept the floor with the Cats. Subsequently, the...

Sophomore setter Taylor Tashima and freshman middle blocker Rachael Fara leap to block a return. NU is coming off of a victory against Penn State but now has to welcome Nebraska to Evanston for the Cats’ fifth-straight contest against a ranked opponent.

Volleyball: Fueled by Penn State upset, Cats try for repeat performance

October 15, 2015

There’s no place like home for Northwestern, especially after a stunning win last weekend against then-No. 3 Penn State, but the Wildcats’ work is just beginning. This weekend, the Cats (11-6, 3-3)...

Volleyball: Wildcats excited for home opportunities against top Big Ten foes

October 8, 2015

Home court advantage could not come at a better time for Northwestern. The Wildcats (10-5, 2-2 Big Ten) take on the No. 9 Ohio State Buckeyes (14-2, 3-1) and the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions (14-1,...

Sophomore hitter Symone Abbott and the rest of the Northwestern offense struggled mightily against Minnesota, snapping their five game win streak. Abbott finished with more errors than kills for only the third time in her career.

Volleyball: Freshman shines in sluggish Northwestern loss

October 1, 2015

During a night when Northwestern’s offense was mostly held in check by No. 16 Minnesota, freshman Rachael Fara was the biggest bright spot. Starting her first match of the season, Fara tallied nine...

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