Two weeks away from its season opener in Hawaii, Northwestern volleyball will look very different from the last time it took the court. The ‘Cats lost seven of their last eight to close out the 2022 season, knocking them out of contention to make the NCAA Tournament. NU also finished 7-13 in Big Ten play for the second year in a row, which is tied for its best Big Ten season under head coach Shane Davis. The Wildcats suffered heavy losses this offseason, losing three prominent figures in Desiree Becker, Hanna Lesiak and All-American Temi Thomas-Ailara. To replenish its losses, Northwestern brought in seven new faces to round out its squad.
Three questions for Northwestern volleyball’s 2023 season
