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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


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...

Fran Strub makes contact with a pitch. The outfielder is one of seven seniors on the team who will be celebrated during Senior Day festivities this weekend.

Softball: With season’s end looming, Wildcats seeking a rebound

April 21, 2016

Softball The Wildcats realize they can’t change the outcome of games already played, so they’re looking to the future. After being swept by Nebraska last weekend and seeing its postseason chances...

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...

Morgan Nelson rounds third base. The freshman was among Northwestern’s notables in the Iowa series, hitting a home run in the final contest.

Softball: Wildcats remain confident before tough matchup against in-state rival Illinois

April 12, 2016

Softball As Northwestern prepares for a road doubleheader against Illinois, the team’s goal is simple — bring home two more wins. The Wildcats (14-20, 5-4 Big Ten) are coming off a series sweep,...

Kenzie Ellis prepares to throw the ball. The freshman pitcher was roughed up in Sunday’s opening game, allowing 8 runs in 4 innings of work.

Softball: Northwestern grabs Sunday win over No. 21 Minnesota

April 3, 2016

Softball Once Northwestern finally got a lead, it finally won a game. After trailing start-to-finish in the first two games of the series, the Wildcats (11-20, 2-4 Big Ten) took a first inning...

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