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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

Taylor Tashima sets the ball for a spike. The true freshman setter has excelled in her first year, starting 22 games for the Wildcats.

Volleyball: Northwestern suffers disappointing loss to Illinois

November 10, 2014

Volleyball The Wildcats (15-10, 5-9 Big Ten) once again followed up an impressive win with a disappointing loss, this time at the hand of in-state rival No. 9 Illinois (19-6, 11-3). The Fighting...

After being benched midway through Northwestern’s match against No. 9 Illinois on Wednesday, freshman Symone Abbott re-entered in time to play a major role in the Wildcats 3-2 victory. NU plays Illinois again Saturday, this time in Champaign, Illinois.

Volleyball: Northwestern knocks off No. 9 Illinois in intense five-set match

November 6, 2014

Volleyball The rivalry between Illinois' two Big Ten teams is beginning to heat up. On Wednesday evening, No. 9 Illinois visited Northwestern for the first in a two-match home-and-home series. The...

Northwestern has altered its conventional lineup in recent matches, inserting Taylor Tashima as a second setter. Entering their game against Illinois on Wednesday, the Wildcats have lost seven of eight games.

Volleyball: Northwestern to continue using 6-2 lineup against Illinois

November 5, 2014

Volleyball Freshman Taylor Tashima appears to have cemented herself as the centerpiece of Northwestern’s game plan. Beginning with NU's Oct. 24 loss to Purdue, coach Keylor Chan and the Wildcats...

Volleyball: Wildcats’ slide continues with two weekend losses

October 26, 2014

Volleyball Not even a lineup change could help Northwestern this past weekend. After losing four straight games on the road, coach Keylor Chan decided to switch things up against No. 13 Purdue...

Freshman outside hitter Symone Abbott and senior middle blocker Katie Dutchmann leap for the ball. The two have appeared in each of the Wildcats’ 19 games this season.

Volleyball: Wildcats look to put road woes behind them

October 23, 2014

Volleyball After a brutal four-match losing streak on the road, including two defeats against ranked teams, the Wildcats return home hopeful to salvage the season. They face No. 13 Purdue on Friday...

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