Northwestern volleyball earns first win after opening weekend road losses

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Northwestern volleyball earns first win after opening weekend road losses
Summary

Northwestern secured its first victory of the season on Sunday, concluding a road trip that began with consecutive losses. The team fell to George Mason in four sets on Friday and followed with a five-set loss to American on Saturday. Coaches and observers noted offensive limitations during those initial matches, citing a lack of variety in the rotation and struggles with service errors. The team also experienced difficulties with serve receive and blocking throughout the first two games of the season. Following the Sunday win, Northwestern is scheduled to play two SEC opponents in Mississippi.

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  • Northwestern opened the season with losses to George Mason and American.
  • The team recorded 14 service errors in each of its first two matches.
  • A five-set loss to American ended on a service error.
  • The team secured its first win of the year on Sunday.
  • Northwestern travels to Mississippi for its next two matchups against SEC opponents.
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