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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


Kristen Wood delivers a pitch. The senior pitcher returned to the circle from injury last weekend, winning two of three games against Michigan State.

Softball: Wood’s return helps solidify Northwestern’s pitching rotation

April 28, 2016

Softball Kate Drohan’s preseason expectation of relying on a deep, healthy pitching staff hasn’t exactly worked out. The coach has mostly relied on two arms in Big Ten play instead of the five...

Kenzie Ellis fires a pitch. The freshman pitcher will look to help shut down Loyola University Chicago  in Northwestern’s final home game of the season.

Softball: Northwestern looks to ride winning streak to NCAA Tournament

April 26, 2016

Softball For Northwestern’s seven seniors, Wednesday’s matchup against Loyola University Chicago will be the last time they play at Sharon J. Drysdale Field. But that isn’t what they or the...

Sammy Nettling leads off first base. The sophomore catcher went 2-for-6 in the weekend sweep over Michigan State.

Softball: Wildcats win big, sweep Michigan State

April 25, 2016

Softball In its final Big Ten home series of the season, Northwestern sent its seniors off with a resounding sweep of Michigan State. With its seven seniors as the core for this Wildcat team, NU...

Sammy Nettling prepares to hit the ball. The sophomore catcher was held hitless in 4 at-bats in Sunday’s series finale.

Softball: Nebraska sweeps Wildcats at home despite two close contests

April 18, 2016

Softball At times, Northwestern showed toughness and resolve but was once again plagued by late-inning woes as it was swept by Nebraska over the weekend. Friday’s game featured a battle between...

Kenzie Ellis (left) fields the ball from the circle. The freshman pitcher tossed six innings in Thursday's doubleheader nightcap.

Softball: Northwestern makes two late comebacks, sweeps doubleheader at Illinois

April 14, 2016

Softball Northwestern played 12 unspectacular innings Wednesday, but two phenomenal ones more than made up for it. The Wildcats (16-20, 7-4 Big Ten) rallied late to take game one over in-state...

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