Northwestern volleyball secures three home wins, suffers loss on Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Northwestern volleyball, with a record of 5-4, achieved three consecutive home victories at Welsh-Ryan Arena, enhancing their performance after a slow start. The Wildcats defeated Butler on September 8 and Virginia Tech on September 11, showcasing strong individual performances, especially from Campbell Paris and Bella Bullington. However, their streak was halted on September 12 as they faced a setback in a closely contested match against an unspecified opponent. The weekend highlighted Northwestern’s development and emerging talent, particularly from first-year setter Ellie Stiernagle, who posted a significant number of assists. Moving forward, the 'Cats will seek to build upon their recent successes as they continue their season.
- •Northwestern starts home schedule with three wins.
- •Paris and Bullington lead strong offensive performances.
- •Stiernagle records significant assists in wins.
- •Wildcats suffer a loss in their last match on September 12.
- •Next matches will test team’s continued improvement.
- 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Volleyball: ‘Cats rattle off three straight home wins, drop Sunday heartbreaker
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