![]() Despite the loss, then-senior middle blocker Gabrielle Hazen said Beardsley was louder than Welsh-Ryan, as well as more compact.īeardsley Gym provided a good size with a capacity of 2,400 and prime location, not only sitting in Evanston but also being only two miles down the road. 23, 2017 when the NU volleyball team played Illinois and 1,092 fans filled the Gym for a 3-0 loss to the Fighting Illini. As a short-term replacement, it is a pretty tough venue to beat. But, considering the University’s options and the perspective of a year of play in the gym, Beardsley Gym was the right choice. Obviously, playing in a high school gymnasium is not an ideal situation. But with its official ribbon-cutting ceremony and first game set for Friday, it is likely NU fans have seen the Cats play their last game at 1600 Dodge Street. ![]() 28, it marked the end of an era.įor just over a year, the Wildcats’ volleyball and women’s basketball teams have been playing their games at the high school’s gym as their permanent home - Welsh-Ryan Arena - was renovated. When the Northwestern volleyball team left the court of Evanston Township High School’s Beardsley Gym on Oct. ![]()
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