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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


Outside hitter Stephanie Holthus is the Wildcats’ leader on the court and in the record books. The senior star player climbed to the top of Northwestern’s all-time kill list when the team battled Nebraska on Nov. 2.

Volleyball: Stephanie Holthus hacks away at history

November 14, 2013

In high-level volleyball competition, players in the front row have to be ruthless. And ruthless is the right word. Their duties are twofold: They must stifle the attacking efforts of the rival squad...

Volleyball: Wildcats complete home slate

November 14, 2013

Heading into its Nov. 8 tilt with Michigan State, Northwestern faced an intriguing opportunity with a four-game home stand that included battles against three top-20 squads. Consecutive losses to the...

Redshirt sophomore Caroline “Carks” Niedospial will have a huge role in any of Northwestern’s potential victories this weekend. The libero controls the Wildcats’ passing game and defense, two aspects NU needs to improve to stand a chance in the Big Ten.

Volleyball: Wildcats try to claw their way back

October 9, 2013

It will be another Big Ten weekend on the road for the Wildcats, and with that comes another pair of stern tests. Northwestern (9-7, 1-3 Big Ten) is set to face Indiana (8-7, 0-4) Friday night and No....

Redshirt sophomore Caroline Niedospial serves the ball during the Wildcat Classic last weekend. The libero heads Northwestern’s defense with 4.49 digs per set and leads the team with 15 service aces.

Volleyball: Northwestern commences Big Ten play on home court

September 25, 2013

The Wildcats sealed a three-match sweep Sunday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena and will have the chance to further that home court dominance as conference play starts. Northwestern (8-4) kicks off its Big...

Senior Stephanie Holthus serves the ball during the Wildcat Classic in Evanston last weekend. Northwestern dominated the tournament, besting all three teams on the shoulders of the outside hitter. She set a new school record, pounding 24 kills in a three-set match against Miami (Ohio).

Volleyball: Northwestern sweeps Wildcat Classic after come-from-behind win

September 23, 2013

The Wildcat Classic looked like it would start on a sour note for the home squad. Northwestern welcomed South Florida to town Friday afternoon, the opening match of a three-game stretch before Big Ten...

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