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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


Wisconsin infielder Katie Christner slides home with a third-inning run in the Big Ten Tournament on Friday night. The Badgers defeated Northwestern 5-4, advancing to the next round and leaving the Wildcats to prepare for the NCAA Tournament.

Updated: Softball: Northwestern falls in Big Ten quarterfinal, looks ahead to NCAA Tournament

May 10, 2014

No. 5 seed Northwestern (33-16) fell to No. 4 Wisconsin (34-17) 5-4 Friday night in the quarterfinal matchup of the Big Ten Tournament at Sharon J. Drysdale Field. The Badgers will advance and face No....

Marisa Bast tracks her pop fly after connecting on a pitch. The senior infielder had 3 RBIs in the first game of the Wildcats’ double header.

Softball: Wildcats sweep doubleheader against Illini, extend win streak to six games

April 22, 2014

Northwestern made a quick turnaround from a weekend sweep over Indiana, winning both games of a doubleheader Tuesday at Illinois. The Wildcats (29-11, 11-6 Big Ten) used two solid offensive performances...

Softball: Northwestern shuts down hapless Indiana offense for weekend sweep

April 20, 2014

Northwestern swept Indiana on Sunday afternoon, capping off a string of hard-fought wins in Evanston with a walk-off victory. The Easter Bunny and a crop of NU football players were among the large...

Softball: Wildcats confident heading into series vs. Gophers

April 10, 2014

Northwestern is ready to do something they haven’t done in five years — travel to Minneapolis to play a series at Minnesota. The three game series, which starts on Friday, will feature two top...

Sophomore second baseman Brianna LeBeau launched a three-run home run — her sixth of the season — to highlight a 12-run first inning, as Northwestern cruised to a 14-7 victory over Illinois-Chicago.

Softball: Wildcats coast to 14-7 victory over UIC

April 2, 2014

Home sweet home indeed. No. 23 Northwestern (20-8) lit up the Illinois-Chicago Flames (6-14) 14-7 on Wednesday at Sharon J. Drysdale Field. The Wildcats got after sophomore pitcher Bridget Boyle early,...

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