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 University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Senior middle blocker Leilani Dodson. Dodson posted 10 kills and four blocks in NU’s five-set win over Michigan.

Volleyball: Northwestern defeats Michigan 3-2, finishes first half of conference play

October 22, 2023

Revenge is a dish best served cold, and it got chilly in Evanston just in time for a Saturday rematch with Northwestern’s maize and blue foe — a Michigan squad that prevailed 3-1 the last time the...

Freshman outside hitter Drew Wright. Wright posted three digs in Northwestern’s straight sets loss to No. 2 Nebraska on Wednesday.

Volleyball: Northwestern falls to No. 2 Nebraska in straight sets

October 19, 2023

Northwestern put up a good fight against No. 2 Nebraska Wednesday night, though the team felt the absence of graduate student outside hitter Julia Sangiacomo, who was sidelined for the game. The Cornhuskers...

Sophomore outside hitter Averie Hernandez hitting the ball in Friday’s match against Maryland. Hernandez recorded six kills Friday and another 14 on Sunday.

Volleyball: Northwestern bests Maryland in four, loses to No. 24 Minnesota in five

October 15, 2023

After the first set of the weekend, it seemed Maryland would defeat Northwestern with ease. But the Wildcats (9-9, 3-5 Big Ten) turned the tables on the Terrapins (13-7, 3-5 Big Ten), comfortably winning...

Northwestern graduate student outside hitter Julia Sangiacomo and senior middle blocker Leilani Dodson jumping to block the ball in a match earlier this season. Sangiacomo recorded a career-high 33 kills on Sunday.

Volleyball: Northwestern upsets No. 17 Purdue, takes Michigan State to five sets

October 1, 2023

After No. 17 Purdue decisively handled Northwestern in the first half of Sunday’s match, a loss seemed inevitable. But from the first serve of the third set, the Wildcats (7-7, 1-3 Big Ten) attacked,...

Northwestern volleyball huddles during Friday’s match against Wisconsin.

Northwestern swept by No. 1 Wisconsin, No. 15 Penn State to open Big Ten play

September 24, 2023

Welsh-Ryan Arena’s atmosphere Friday was electric, but the packed stands weren’t enough to stop Wisconsin’s decisive sweep of Northwestern.  The No. 1 Badgers (11-0, 2-0 Big Ten) overpowered...

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