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The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


Amy Letourneau takes a pitch. The senior has been an offensive force for the Wildcats with 14 home runs in 2016.

Softball: Wildcats look to senior leadership as Big Ten Tournament approaches

May 11, 2016

Softball Having secured a first-round bye, Northwestern will head into the Big Ten Tournament in State College, Pennsylvania in excellent position. As the No. 3 seeded Wildcats (25-25, 15-8 Big...

Alcy Bush holds a runner on at first base. The junior has one of the Wildcats’ five triples this season.

Softball: Northwestern rises to the challenge, sweeps Purdue to finish .500

May 9, 2016

Northwestern left West Lafayette, Indiana, with what it came for: a sweep of Purdue and a .500 record. The weekend was all about the pitching for the Wildcats (25-25, 15-8 Big Ten) as they beat the...

Kristen Wood delivers the ball to the plate. The senior pitcher gave up 4 runs in her last start Saturday against Wisconsin but only 1 was earned.

Softball: Northwestern needs sweep of Purdue to finish .500 in regular season

May 5, 2016

Softball Northwestern’s objective in its final series of the season against Purdue this weekend is simple: sweep. The Wildcats (22-25, 12-8 Big Ten) need to win all three against the Boilermakers...

Andrea Filler prepares to throw out a runner. The senior infielder recorded 2 RBIs in the loss to DePaul on Wednesday.

Softball: Costly mistakes doom Wildcats against Blue Demons

May 4, 2016

Softball In a contest where Northwestern held the lead for five innings, an unsettling seventh inning dashed the team’s hopes of bringing home a win against a Chicago rival. The Wildcats (22-25,...

Andrea Filler prepares to field before a pitch. The senior shortstop is tied for the team lead with 14 home runs.

Softball: Wildcats pull out crucial series wins against Wisconsin

May 2, 2016

Softball It may have not been the team’s strongest performance, but Northwestern’s defense pulled through in Wisconsin. The Wildcats (22-24, 12-8 Big Ten) won twice in a three-game series...

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