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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 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,...

A girl with black hair in a white jersey with the number 12 on it jumps, preparing to hit a volleyball, as a crowd watches in the background. She is wearing black pants, white shoes, and kneepads.

Volleyball: Northwestern splits road trip matchups against No. 12 Purdue and Indiana

October 31, 2021

A few minor adjustments made all the difference between Northwestern’s poor showing at Purdue and their decisive win at Indiana three days later.  The Wildcats (10-13, 5-7 Big Ten) were swept in...

Taylor Tashima sets the ball to Symone Abbott. The seniors have helped lead the Wildcats to a 10-2 start this season.

Volleyball: Wildcats kick off Big Ten play against No. 13 Purdue

September 19, 2017

Volleyball After a strong nonconference showing, Northwestern will open Big Ten play Tuesday on the road against No. 13 Purdue. The Boilermakers (10-1) will be the first tough test for Wildcats (10-2)...

Caroline “Carks” Niedospial (center) celebrates after a win. With the senior libero’s impressive career coming to a close, NU may have a challenge replacing her next season.

Volleyball: Sun beginning to set on the Niedospial era

November 15, 2015

Volleyball As another season draws to a close, so does senior libero Caroline Niedospial’s Northwestern career. Currently ranked second in Wildcat history with about 1,700 digs, Niedospial,...

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)...

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