Team Information
| Northwestern University |
Men | Women |
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| Division: | NCAA - Div. I |
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| Conference: | Big Ten |
| Location: | Evanston, IL |
| Head Coach: | Claire Pollard |
| Assistant Coach: | Ellyse Hamlin |
| Institution Type: | Private |
| Environment: | Small city |
| Student Population: | 8,000+ |
| Top Recruiting Classes: |
R.V. in 2024, R.V. in 2021, R.V. in 2020, #19 in 2019, #18 in 2018, #13 in 2014, #3 in 2013, #4 in 2010, #2 in 2009, #21 in 2008, #18 in 2007, #10 in 2006
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Conference Highlights
- 16-time defending Big Ten champions
- Won eight of 10 Big Ten matches by 7-0 scores in 2009
- Eight consecutive Big Ten Player of the Year awards
Post Season Highlights
- No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Championships in 2008 and 2009
- Reached quarterfinals (round of 8) each of last two years and three of last four years
- Reached NCAA round of 16 every year since 2004
- Finished 2008 and 2009 with No. 2 overall national ranking
Individual Achievements
14 All-Americans since 2003
2006 NCAA doubles championship
Maria Mosolova: No. 1 overall singles seed at NCAA Championships (2009); back-to-back winner of Big Ten Player of the Year Awards
Conference-best four players selected to All-Big Ten teams each of the last two years
Coaching Achievements
Claire Pollard
Five-time Big Ten Coach of the Year
2008 ITA National Coach of the Year
