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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


Temi Thomas-Ailara prepares for a serve. The freshman outside hitter is fifth in the Big Ten in service aces.

Volleyball: Struggling Cats take on last-place Rutgers

October 24, 2019

Volleyball The last time Northwestern was 0-9 in conference play, most of the 2023 class wasn’t born yet. Now, the team will leave Sunday’s game with either its first conference win or yet another...

Emily Ehman talks to her teammates. The senior libero recorded seven digs in Wednesday’s loss to Maryland.

Volleyball: Cats lose thriller to Maryland in 5 sets

October 23, 2019

Volleyball Northwestern was 15 points away from winning their first conference game of the 2019 season. The Wildcats performed well at times, winning two sets against visiting Maryland — before...

Temi Thomas-Ailara stares at her opponent. The freshman outside hitter leads the Big Ten in kills per set.

Volleyball: Wildcats eye first conference win against Maryland

October 22, 2019

Volleyball Northwestern’s upcoming game against Maryland comes with high stakes. If they lose, the Wildcats would secure their worst start in conference play since 1999. NU (9-11, 0-8 Big Ten)...

Lexi Pitsas prepares to receive a serve. The junior libero is fifth in the Big Ten in digs per set.

Volleyball: The Cats prepare for tough road matchups against No. 7 Minnesota, No. 6 Wisconsin

October 17, 2019

Volleyball With no wins against Big Ten teams, Northwestern is currently tied for last in the conference. Having one of the toughest schedules in the nation hasn’t helped. The Wildcats have faced...

Temi Thomas-Ailara smiles after a point. Ailara leads the Big Ten with 4.47 kills/game.

Volleyball: Northwestern 0-6 in conference play after loss to No. 20 Purdue

October 13, 2019

After Northwestern lost in straight sets on Oct. 4 at No. 20 Purdue, coach Shane Davis said he hoped the home court environment would give the Wildcats a leg up when the two battled again Saturday. NU...

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