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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


Sophomore Alicia Barnett and freshman Jillian Rooney console each other after Northwestern’s heartbreaking loss in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats fell to Notre Dame 4-3, ending their season.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats suffer ‘gut-wrenching’ defeat in NCAA Tournament second round

May 11, 2014

No. 28 Notre Dame ended No. 16 Northwestern’s season Saturday, edging over NU 4-3 in an NCAA Tournament second-round match coach Claire Pollard called "gut-wrenching." After winning the doubles point,...

Senior Belinda Niu follows through on a hit during Sunday’s Big Ten Championship match. Niu’s comeback from down 5-2 in the third set gave Northwestern its 15th conference tournament title in 16 years.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern wins Big Ten Tournament behind miracle comeback, Belinda Niu

April 27, 2014

Four hours of literal and figurative back-and-forth play had passed, and Northwestern’s Big Ten Tournament run appeared over. The No. 17 Michigan Wolverines (21-4) led the Cats 3-2, and though NU’s...

Women’s Tennis: Despite rough weather, Wildcats prevail on Senior Day

April 13, 2014

This weekend, No. 12 Northwestern (14-6, 8-1 Big Ten) conquered Big Ten opponents Nebraska (7-11, 0-8) and Iowa (9-11, 2-7) as well as Mother Nature. The Wildcats trounced the Cornhuskers 7-0 Saturday...

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats rally for split against Michigan schools

April 6, 2014

Over the weekend, Northwestern (12-6, 6-1 Big Ten) suffered its first Big Ten loss to Michigan (15-3, 7-0) on Saturday but bounced back against Michigan State (16-5, 4-3 Big Ten) on Sunday. The two...

Senior Belinda Niu won her doubles match, then prevailed in a three-hour singles showdown with Purdue’s Daniela Vidal. The Wildcats topped the Boilermakers 4-3. “What would we do without Belinda Niu?” coach Claire Pollard said.

Women’s Tennis: Niu leads Wildcats to marathon win over Boilermakers

March 1, 2014

After four hours and 43 minutes of play, No. 7 Northwestern (7-3) toppled No. 39 Purdue (4-4) 4-3. The Wildcats opened the match with a victory in the doubles point. Due to the absence of senior Nida...

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