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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


Volleyball: Wildcats ride hot streak into Penn State game

October 17, 2013

After defeating three straight Big Ten opponents, Northwestern (12-7, 4-3 Big Ten) is setting its sights on its toughest opponent yet, No. 2 Penn State (14-2, 5-1). The Wildcats recently beat two consecutive...

Freshman setter Caleigh Ryan celebrates with her teammates during the Wildcat Classic in September. Northwestern defeated both Indiana and Purdue in five-set thrillers on the road this weekend. Ryan received the Big Ten Freshman of the Week award for her efforts.

Volleyball: Northwestern sweeps Big Ten roadtrip

October 15, 2013

It took the full 10 sets, but the Wildcats pulled out a pair of crucial victories over the weekend. For the second straight week, Northwestern (11-7, 3-3 Big Ten) faced two Big Ten squads on the road....

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....

Freshman setter Caleigh Ryan celebrates with her teammates during the Wildcat Classic in September. Northwestern defeated both Indiana and Purdue in five-set thrillers on the road this weekend. Ryan received the Big Ten Freshman of the Week award for her efforts.

Volleyball: Wildcats face top-15 squads on road

October 2, 2013

While Northwestern's Big Ten opener did bring No. 10 Nebraska to Evanston, the Wildcats may face an even tougher slate this weekend. NU (9-5, 1-1 Big Ten) will find itself on the road for the first...

Defensive specialist Abbie Kraus played in both Wildcat matches over the weekend. The Northwestern defense showed its strength against Nebraska and Iowa as junior Savannah Paffen set a career-high eight blocks facing the Cornhuskers and nearly repeated the feat Saturday, stopping the Hawkeyes cold seven times.

Volleyball: Northwestern splits conference openers

September 30, 2013

Northwestern (9-5, 1-1 Big Ten) opened its conference schedule this weekend against Nebraska and Iowa, experiencing two days full of progress and frustration. The Wildcats faced the No. 12 Cornhuskers at...

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