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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 volleyball players celebrate winning a point. Grand Canyon Universitys Tim Nollan has been named the Wildcats next head coach.

Volleyball: Northwestern falls to Minnesota in four sets

November 5, 2023

Northwestern put up a good fight against Minnesota this weekend, but it wasn’t enough to avenge its October loss to the Golden Gophers.  The Wildcats (11-13, 5-9 Big Ten) were defeated by Minnesota...

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...

A woman wearing a purple-and-white jersey reaches to hit a volleyball.

Volleyball: Northwestern kicks off Big Ten play with losses to Minnesota and Illinois

September 25, 2022

After a hot non-conference start, Northwestern stumbled in its first foray into Big Ten play. The Wildcats (11-3, 0-2 Big Ten) fell in straight sets against No. 6 Wisconsin and Illinois on Friday and...

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...

Junior middle blocker Maddie Slater spikes the ball past the defender. The Cats will look to create chances like this when they take on their first ranked opponent this season.

Volleyball: Slater seeks to continue dominant play against No. 16 Minnesota

September 29, 2015

Northwestern is hitting the road once again for what may be its most difficult matchup of the season so far. The Wildcats (10-3, 2-0 Big Ten) take on their first ranked opponent this year, No. 16 Minnesota...

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