Stephanie Holthus

Volleyball: Northwestern needs to improve on ‘little things’

November 10, 2013

The Wildcats just can’t seem to perfect the little things. Northwestern fell to No. 13 Michigan State (19-7, 8-6 Big Ten) and No. 17 Michigan (16-9, 6-8) this weekend in two tightly contested four-set...

Volleyball: Wildcats face intriguing opportunity at home

November 7, 2013

It's been a Big Ten season marked by quality play against top-notch squads for the Wildcats, and this weekend the team has a chance to take a big step toward being considered one of the conference elite. Northwestern...

Volleyball: Wildcats come agonizingly close to road sweep

November 4, 2013

Northwestern won more than 50 percent of its sets this weekend and proved yet again that it will not wilt against stiff Big Ten competition. But the results were bittersweet. On the road Friday and...

Volleyball: Northwestern rallies to topple a giant Illinois

October 23, 2013

Northwestern (13-8, 5-4 Big Ten) showed immense mental toughness Wednesday night as it overcame an enormous 0-2 hole to emerge victorious over conference rival Illinois (8-11, 4-5) in a five-set thriller. The...

Volleyball: Northwestern preps for home battle with in-state rival

October 23, 2013

Northwestern will get a reprieve from competing against ranked foes Wednesday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena, but if there's one thing to learn about the Big Ten, it's that no opponent in this conference is...

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