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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Graduate outside hitter Julia Sangiacomo making a play at the net. Sangiacomo posted a total of 48 kills in matches against Michigan and Michigan State this weekend.

Volleyball: Northwestern splits weekend matches against Michigan, Michigan State

October 8, 2023

Eight days separated Northwestern’s loss to Michigan State and its five-set victory to the same team.  The Wildcats (8-8, 2-4 Big Ten) took down the Spartans (11-6, 3-3 Big Ten) Saturday in East...

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,...

Volleyball: Northwestern unable to sweep Spartans on the year

November 19, 2015

Volleyball A career night from Symone Abbott couldn’t lift Northwestern to victory in East Lansing. The Spartans (15-13, 7-10 Big Ten) fought against the Wildcats (13-15, 5-12) in East Lansing...

Symone Abbott spikes the ball past two defenders. The sophomore outside hitter has been racking up kills in recent games, including 17 in NU’s victory over Michigan State on Saturday.

Volleyball: Abbott, Northwestern aiming for first two-game win streak since September

November 3, 2015

Volleyball Symone Abbott is sick of losing. After a sluggish start to conference play, the sophomore hitter has notched at least a dozen kills in three of her last five games. Following a 17-kill...

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