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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


A pair of Wildcats leap for a block. Northwestern dropped to 0-3 in Big Ten play after a straight-set road loss to No. 19 Ohio State.

Volleyball: Northwestern drops road match to No. 19 Ohio State

September 28, 2016

Volleyball The Big Ten continues to torment the Wildcats. Northwestern (7-8, 0-3 Big Ten) dropped its fourth consecutive match Wednesday as it fell at No. 19 Ohio State (11-4, 1-2) in straight sets....

Taylor Tashima sets up a teammate for a spike. The sophomore setter had 53 assists against Minnesota, the most she’s had in a conference game all season, and her third highest total on the year.

Volleyball: Wildcats’ hopes for a win uprooted by Golden Gophers

November 12, 2015

Volleyball Once again, home court provided no advantage for Northwestern. No. 4 Minnesota (22-3, 14-1 Big Ten) came to Evanston and conquered the Wildcats (13-13, 5-10), 3-1, on Wednesday night. Even...

Junior Kayla Morin and junior Maddie Slater form a wall to block a spike attempt. Despite the defensive effort and strong offensive performances from each, the Cats were unable to hold on to beat Illinois.

Volleyball: Northwestern pushes No. 18 Illinois to five sets in loss

November 5, 2015

Volleyball Despite a 3-2 loss in its first game against No. 18 Illinois, Northwestern proved it has a fighting chance against the Fighting Illini. The Wildcats (13-11, 5-8 Big Ten) lost the...

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 Maddie Slater (center) has been a leader on and off the court this year for the Wildcats, and both her coach and teammates recognize her skills.

Volleyball: NU pushes for consistent play in next roadtrip

October 21, 2015

Volleyball After going 2-2 on the road and 2-2 during their homestand, the only thing consistent for the Wildcats (12-7, 4-4) is inconsistency. But they’re hoping to change that this weekend against...

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