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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


Volleyball: Wildcats face intriguing opportunity at home

November 6, 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...

Freshman right side attacker Kayla Morin serves for Northwestern during the Wildcats’ last homestand against Illinois. Morin had two services aces yet only two kills in NU’s 3-1 loss to No. 7 Minnesota on Sunday.

Volleyball: Northwestern charge falls short at Minnesota

October 28, 2013

Four days after completing a rousing five-set come-from-behind victory against Illinois, Northwestern found itself in the same 0-2 hole versus a top-notch Minnesota squad. This time, the Wildcats couldn't...

Senior outside hitter Stephanie Holthus slams the ball over Illinois on Wednesday night. The Wildcats came from behind to win three consecutive sets and seal the 3-2 victory over the Fighting Illini in Welsh-Ryan Arena. Northwestern zoomed ahead off the fuel of 28 Holthus kills.

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...

Redshirt sophomore Caroline Niedospial serves the ball during the Wildcat Classic last weekend. The libero heads Northwestern’s defense with 4.49 digs per set and leads the team with 15 service aces.

Volleyball: Northwestern commences Big Ten play on home court

September 25, 2013

The Wildcats sealed a three-match sweep Sunday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena and will have the chance to further that home court dominance as conference play starts. Northwestern (8-4) kicks off its Big...

Senior Stephanie Holthus serves the ball during the Wildcat Classic in Evanston last weekend. Northwestern dominated the tournament, besting all three teams on the shoulders of the outside hitter. She set a new school record, pounding 24 kills in a three-set match against Miami (Ohio).

Volleyball: Northwestern sweeps Wildcat Classic after come-from-behind win

September 23, 2013

The Wildcat Classic looked like it would start on a sour note for the home squad. Northwestern welcomed South Florida to town Friday afternoon, the opening match of a three-game stretch before Big Ten...

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