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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


Symone Abbott readies to spike the ball. The junior helped lead a strong Northwestern offense over the weekend as the Wildcats dropped a single set over three games.

Volleyball: Northwestern wins Cavalier Classic, starts season 3-0

September 1, 2016

Volleyball Northwestern kicked off its season with three promising wins this weekend, taking the Cavalier Classic Championship on Saturday night to start the season undefeated. The Wildcats (3-0)...

Taylor Tashima passes the ball so it can be set. The sophomore setter leads the Cats and is sixth in the Big Ten with 1,008 assists.

Volleyball: Wildcats look to snap four-match losing streak on the road against Michigan State

November 18, 2015

Volleyball After a week against some of the NCAA’s best, Northwestern is playing its first unranked opponent in November. The Wildcats (13-14, 5-11 Big Ten) will hit the road on Wednesday to...

Junior Kayla Morin and junior Maddie Slater form a wall to block a spike attempt. Despite the defensive effort and strong offensive performances from each, the Cats were unable to hold on to beat Illinois.

Volleyball: Northwestern pushes No. 18 Illinois to five sets in loss

November 5, 2015

Volleyball Despite a 3-2 loss in its first game against No. 18 Illinois, Northwestern proved it has a fighting chance against the Fighting Illini. The Wildcats (13-11, 5-8 Big Ten) lost the...

Junior outside hitter Sophia Lavin screams in celebration. Lavin notched 10 kills for the Cats, including the final one of the game, in their upset of No. 3 Penn State.

Volleyball: Northwestern topples No. 3 Penn State in thrilling upset

October 11, 2015

Volleyball On a day when most Northwestern fans were reeling after the football team’s blowout loss to Michigan, volleyball coach Keylor Chan led his team to perhaps the biggest upset in program...

Sophomore outside hitter Symone Abbott hits the ball through the block. Abbott posted a team-high 10 kills in the Cats’ loss in Madison against No. 19 Wisconsin.

Volleyball: Wildcats can’t find comfort at end of long road trip

October 5, 2015

The second half of Northwestern’s four-game Big Ten road trip proved to be the polar opposite of the first. Looking forward to two weeks of home-court advantage, the worn-out Wildcats (10-5, 2-2 Big...

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