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The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Audrey Pachuta, Assistant Sports Editor

Audrey Pachuta is a Medill freshman from Swedesboro, New Jersey, double majoring in journalism and political science. When she's not writing for the Daily or at a Northwestern sporting event, you can find her drinking a cup of black coffee or wandering around Bookends and Beginnings in Evanston. 

Last updated spring 2024.

All content by Audrey Pachuta
A “coming soon” sign on the corner of Asbury Avenue and Oakton Street advertises the opening of Evanston’s newest community center.

New South End Community Center in Evanston offers inclusive haven for families

July 9, 2024
Freshman pitcher Riley Grudzielanek pitches the ball. Grudzielanek pitched in each of Northwestern’s four games at the NCAA regional in Austin, Texas.

Softball: Northwestern ends season with two losses to No. 1 Texas in NCAA tournament

May 19, 2024
Sophomore outfielder Kansas Robinson prepares for an at-bat. Robinson had two hits and two RBIs in Northwestern’s win over Saint Francis (PA).

Softball: Northwestern beats Saint Francis (PA) in opening NCAA Tournament game

May 17, 2024
Coach Kate Drohan and former coach Sharon J. Drysdale talk after Northwestern secured its third-consecutive Big Ten regular season title.

Softball: Former players reflect on Northwestern’s winning legacy ahead of NCAA tournament

May 14, 2024
Northwestern celebrates after clinching its third consecutive regular season Big Ten title earlier this month.

Softball: Northwestern punches sixth consecutive NCAA tournament ticket

May 12, 2024
Northwestern looks to regroup following a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal loss to Indiana.

Softball: No. 23 Northwestern drops Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal to Indiana

May 9, 2024
Sophomores Kansas Robinson and Kelsey Nader discuss strategy between at-bats.

Softball: Northwestern’s sophomore sluggers Kansas Robinson and Kelsey Nader prepare for the postseason

May 9, 2024
Coach Kate Drohan’s squad prepares for its final game of the regular season against Indiana. No. 23 Northwestern collected eight all-conference honors Wednesday.

Softball: No. 23 Northwestern collects eight Big Ten honors, Drohan named Coach of the Year

May 8, 2024
Junior outfielder Ayana Lindsey loads up for a pitch in NU’s April victory over Michigan. Lindsey leads the team in two-out hits this season.

Softball: No. 23 Northwestern readies for Big Ten Tournament

May 8, 2024
Freshman utility player Isabel Cunnea celebrates after Northwestern clinched the Big Ten regular season title Sunday.

Softball: No. 23 Northwestern wins series against Indiana, clinches Big Ten regular season title

May 5, 2024
Cats Corner: Catching up with baseball and softball

Cats Corner: Catching up with baseball and softball

May 5, 2024
Sophomore infielder Owen McElfatrick hits a home run in Northwestern’s Friday loss to Purdue at Wrigley Field.

Baseball: Northwestern drops series sweep to Purdue

April 28, 2024
Sophomore shortstop Bridget Donahey prepares to field a ball.

Softball: Fueled by family, Bridget Donahey makes mark at Northwestern

April 23, 2024
Coach Chris Collins lands Fairfield guard Jalen Leach in his first big offseason move. Leach averaged 16.2 points per game last season

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern acquires Fairfield guard Jalen Leach

April 22, 2024
Graduate student pitcher Ashley Miller winds up for a pitch. Miller pitched in all three games at Purdue, earning two wins and her fifth complete-game shutout of the season.

Softball: Northwestern wins two of three games at Purdue, secures 12th straight conference series victory

April 21, 2024
Freshman catcher Emma Raye loads up for a pitch. Raye went 2-for-2 with a double and a home run against Illinois Tuesday.

Softball: Northwestern defeats Illinois 4-1 at home

April 16, 2024
Freshman utility player Isabel Cunnea high-fives teammates before a game.

Softball: Northwestern’s South Side freshman Isabel Cunnea makes waves on the North Shore

April 15, 2024
Graduate student outfielder Angela Zedak loads up for a pitch. Zedak was 4-for-4 with three homeruns in Northwestern’s win over Illinois Tuesday.

Softball: Northwestern secures midweek run-rule win at Illinois

April 10, 2024
Ty Berry (left) and Matthew Nicholson (right) each announced on social media Tuesday they will be returning to Northwestern for another season.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern’s Berry, Nicholson to return for fifth seasons

April 9, 2024
Sophomore infielder Kansas Robinson high-fives a teammate in the dugout. Robinson tallied three hits and a home run against Michigan Saturday.

Softball: All-hands-on-deck effort keeps Northwestern’s home win streak alive

April 8, 2024
Northwestern celebrates at the plate after a home run.

Softball: Bottom of the lineup shines against Ohio State

April 1, 2024
Northwestern huddles in a game against Ohio State

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern acquires Brown guard Kyla Jones

March 29, 2024
The Wildcats celebrate a midweek victory. They’ll look to extend their win streak as they travel to Ohio State this weekend.

Softball: Northwestern overcomes Loyola 7-3 in midweek matchup

March 27, 2024
In a dominant offensive performance this weekend, Northwestern outscored the Spartans 20-4 over three games.

Softball: Northwestern sweeps Michigan State in opening conference series

March 26, 2024
Melannie Daley fights traffic to get to the rim.

Women’s basketball: Lau and Daley continue to stand out against ranked opponents, despite loss to No. 14 Indiana

February 28, 2024
Sophomore infielder Trent Liolios walks against Illinois State Tuesday.

Baseball: Northwestern capitalizes on mid-game scoring opportunities

February 28, 2024
Northwestern will look to build on the momentum of back to back victories as it heads to Alabama next weekend.

Softball: Strong defensive and pitching performances propel Northwestern to a split at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

February 25, 2024
Junior guard Melannie Daley surveys her options from beyond the arc.

Rapid Recap: Michigan 74, Northwestern 60

February 24, 2024
Graduate student guard Maggie Pina shoots a three-pointer.

Rapid Recap: Nebraska 75, Northwestern 50

February 20, 2024
Junior infielder Grace Nieto crosses home plate.

Softball: Northwestern goes 1-1 in shortened weekend due to weather

February 18, 2024
Northwestern’s Melannie Daley jumps, shooting the ball. An opponent tries to block.

Rapid Recap: Minnesota 88, Northwestern 63

February 17, 2024
Freshman guard Casey Harter goes up for a layup in Northwestern’s 28-point loss to Purdue.

Northwestern falls to Purdue in 15th double-digit loss of the season

February 15, 2024
Softball players in purple and white uniforms cheering.

Softball: Northwestern eyes return to Big Ten title game, NCAA Tournament

February 13, 2024
Players in purple jerseys celebrate win.

Softball: Northwestern goes 4-1 at season opening Kajikawa Classic

February 11, 2024
Northwestern travels to Arizona to kick off its 2024 season.

Softball: Northwestern prepares to kick off its season at the Kajikawa Classic

February 8, 2024
Freshman guard Casey Harter holds the ball on the perimeter against Wisconsin Sunday.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 69, Wisconsin 43

February 4, 2024
Northwestern players huddle before action.

Rapid Recap: No. 14 Indiana 100, Northwestern 59

January 28, 2024
Melannie Daley passes the ball to a teammate as opponent players make attempts to block.

Rapid Recap: Michigan State 91, Northwestern 72

January 17, 2024
Freshman guard Casey Harter drives toward the basket against Illinois.

Rapid Recap: Illinois 93, Northwestern 52

January 14, 2024
Junior forward Caileigh Walsh has paced Northwestern's past four games.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 74, Wisconsin 69

January 10, 2024
Graduate student guard Maggie Pina dribbles the ball up the court. With her six point performance against the Buckeyes, Pina is just one point shy of 1,000 career points.

Rapid Recap: No. 20 Ohio State 90, Northwestern 60

January 5, 2024
Junior guard Melannie Daley attacks the basket in transition.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern garners mixed results in nonconference play, looks to improve in Big Ten slate

January 4, 2024
Graduate student guard Ryan Langborg scored 18 points in No. 25 Northwestern's 75-73 loss to Chicago State Wednesday.

Rapid Recap: Chicago State 75, No. 25 Northwestern 73

December 13, 2023
Two players in white jerseys walk off the court after the game.

Captured: Women’s basketball defeats Omaha 87-69

November 13, 2023
Graduate student guard Boo Buie and junior guard Brooks Barnhizer led Northwestern in scoring in the Wildcats’ win over the Binghamton Bearcats.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern defeats Binghamton 72-61 in season opener

November 7, 2023
Sophomore guard Caroline Lau throws a bounce pass to junior guard Melannie Daley in Northwestern’s 80-54 exhibition win over Lewis.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern victorious against Lewis in exhibition game

November 3, 2023
Juniors Anna Hightower and Ava Earl approach the finish line at a cross country meet. Earl won the mile event this weekend.

Cross Country: Northwestern prepares to compete at Big Ten Championships

October 25, 2023
A group of Northwestern runners warm up before a race. The ‘Cats placed seventh in Peoria on Friday.

Cross Country: Northwestern completes regular season at Bradley Pink Classic

October 15, 2023
Dillo Day 2023. Mayfest, which organizes Dillo Day, manages a budget of over $400,000.

NU alumni apply student org experiences in post-grad careers

October 13, 2023
An exterior photo of Evanston Public Library.

Evanston Public Library celebrates 150th anniversary with yearlong programming

October 1, 2023
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