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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


Coach Kate Drohan, who is entering her 23rd year at the helm of Northwestern, embraces a former player, Morgan Newport, in 2021.

Softball: Kate Drohan inks multi-year extension with Northwestern

October 12, 2023

After sweeping the Big Ten’s regular season and tournament titles last season, coach Kate Drohan has inked a multi-year extension with Northwestern, the University announced Thursday. “I am honored...

Woman in purple sweatshirts wearing mask looks at field

Softball: Drohan sisters dominate the world of collegiate softball

February 16, 2023

Kate and Caryl Drohan have started softball seasons together since childhood. However, after they led Northwestern softball to its first College World Series in 15 years, this season will be among their...

Girl in purple uniform throws softball

Softball: Swann: A Women’s College World Series run, a top-ten NCAA ranking and the return of the power lineup

February 16, 2023

With the seats for the selection show filled, the Wildcats gave it their all in hopes of clinching a ticket to last June’s Big Dance. Sure enough, the Wildcats secured their spot for a trip to the Women’s...

 Rachel Lewis at the USA Bobsled training site in Park City, Utah. The NU softball star spent two weeks there in November trying out for the national team pool.

Q&A: Rachel Lewis takes her talents from the softball field to the bobsled track

December 4, 2020

Rachel Lewis has been one of Northwestern softball’s best players since she arrived on campus. The second baseman was a second-team all-American as a freshman in 2018, leading the Big Ten in RBIs and...

Danielle Williams delivers a pitch. The freshman pitcher started in both of NU’s Super Regional losses in Oklahoma.

Softball: Northwestern’s season ends with losses to Oklahoma in Super Regional

May 27, 2019

Softball All good things must come to an end. After achieving a 20-game win streak, claiming the 600th win for coaches Kate and Caryl Drohan, and embarking on its deepest run in the NCAA Tournament...

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