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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

Maddie Slater reaches for a block. The senior middle blocker and the Wildcats earned a win in their final home match of the season.

Volleyball: Northwestern captures win on Senior Night as season nears completion

November 20, 2016

In a season wrought with struggles, Northwestern found a storybook ending to its seniors’ careers at Welsh-Ryan. The Wildcats (9-21, 2-16 Big Ten) conquered Maryland (11-19, 3-15) on Saturday in straight...

Sarah Johnson reaches for a dig. The freshman libero notched a career-high 29 digs in last Saturday’s match against Wisconsin.

Volleyball: Northwestern prepares for final home matches of season

November 17, 2016

Volleyball It’s been a rough season for Northwestern. But a win Saturday on Senior Night could, at least temporarily, provide a positive moment in a year that’s lacked them. The Wildcats (8-20,...

Kaitlin Tavarez reaches for a dig. The senior defensive specialist and Northwestern passed better in Saturday’s match against Michigan than in Friday’s matchup with Michigan State, but failed to win either game in a weekend sweep.

Volleyball: Northwestern drops pair of weekend road matches against Michigan, Michigan State

November 6, 2016

Volleyball The state of Michigan was not kind to Northwestern this weekend. The Wildcats (8-18, 1-13 Big Ten) fell to No. 16 Michigan State in a three-set sweep Friday and dropped their match against...

Taylor Tashima sets the ball. The junior setter and the Wildcats will try to build on some rare momentum this weekend as they travel to Iowa and Nebraska.

Volleyball: Wildcats set to face Iowa, No. 1 Nebraska to start road stretch

October 27, 2016

Volleyball Just a week removed from its first Big Ten win, Northwestern is looking to do the unexpected. The Wildcats (8-14, 1-9 Big Ten) will travel to face Iowa (15-7, 5-5) and No. 1 Nebraska...

Sarah Johnson lays out for a dig. The freshman libero saw regular playing time for Northwestern this weekend, playing a role in the Wildcats’ first Big Ten win on Friday against No. 24 Purdue.

Volleyball: Northwestern earns first conference victory in weekend homestand

October 23, 2016

Volleyball Coach Shane Davis has finally earned his first Big Ten win. The Wildcats (8-14, 1-9 Big Ten) defeated No. 24 Purdue (13-8, 3-7) in Welsh-Ryan Arena on Friday, snapping their nine-game...

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