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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


Freshman outfielder Jackson Freeman prepares for a pitch. Freeman collected five RBIs in Northwestern’s game against Nebraska Sunday.

Baseball: Northwestern swept by Nebraska in opening Big Ten series, but shows sign of offensive potential

March 31, 2024

They’re hot then they’re cold: Northwestern has taken a steep dive after its sweep of Texas A&M Corpus Christi less than two weeks ago. More recently, Coach Ben Greenspan’s squad went on a three-game...

Sophomore infielder Trent Liolios draws a walk in a game earlier this season. Liolios mashed a three-run home run in the first inning of Tuesday’s contest.

Baseball: Late-game pitching dooms Northwestern in 17-8 NIU loss

March 26, 2024

Tuesday’s forecast started strong –– a high of 56 degrees, partly cloudy –– before storm clouds rolled in, causing downpours interspersed with pockets of sun and gusts of wind. The same can...

Sophomore infielder Trent Liolios walks against Illinois State Tuesday.

Baseball: Northwestern capitalizes on mid-game scoring opportunities

February 28, 2024

In its early season stretch, Northwestern has developed a pattern of strong starts and finishes — but mid-game offensive lulls have undermined its overall success.  In their opening series against...

Junior catcher Bennett Markinson looks to make a hit against Illinois State Tuesday.

Baseball: Former high school teammates power Northwestern’s offense

February 27, 2024

Junior catcher Bennett Markinson and graduate student outfielder Tyler Ganus emerged as offensive powerhouses this season — but before their time at Northwestern, they donned the red, black and white...

Sophomore infielder Owen McElfatrick makes a swing during Northwestern baseball’s home opener against Illinois State on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Baseball: 6th-inning romp leads Northwestern to a home-opener victory

February 27, 2024

With Northwestern and Illinois State tied 1-1 in the sixth inning Tuesday, junior catcher Bennett Markinson held the weight of the game — his team’s home opener — in his hands. Then, Markinson...

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