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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


The Wildcats talk at the mound. NU will look to continue its 11-game win streak this weekend against Purdue.

Softball: Northwestern looks to stay grounded against Purdue

April 18, 2019

Softball It would be easy for Northwestern to get caught up in the excitement of last weekend’s thrilling sweep of Wisconsin. But the Wildcats have to get right back to work, as they welcome...

Morgan Nelson prepares to take off from first base. The senior has been a key component of the Wildcats’ offense this season.

Softball: The Daily’s writers ruminate about winning streak, Big Ten title chances

April 18, 2019

Coming off a dramatic sweep of Wisconsin last weekend, Northwestern (33-7, 12-0 Big Ten) is riding an 11-game winning streak and is all alone in first place in the Big Ten. With three weeks remaining in...

Morgan Newport stands out in right field. The junior hit a home run and recorded the save in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday.

Softball: Balance, versatility fuel Wildcats to sweep of No. 25 Wisconsin

April 14, 2019

Softball All teams rely on their star players. But what sets the good teams apart is their balance and the ability to have people step up in multiple ways. Northwestern used that formula to perfection...

Kenna Wilkey takes a swing. The sophomore was confident about the Cats’ chances heading into a weekend series with Wisconsin.

Softball: Wildcats look to stay atop Big Ten in series against Wisconsin

April 11, 2019

Softball This weekend, Northwestern will try to defend its first-place standing and perfect record in the Big Ten as fourth-place Wisconsin comes to town for what will be a decisive series. The...

Rachel Lewis takes a swing. The sophomore hit two home runs in the Wildcats’ weekend sweep at Nebraska.

Softball: Opportunistic Wildcats stay perfect in Big Ten with sweep of Nebraska

April 7, 2019

Softball Great pitching combined with timely hitting typically leads to success. Northwestern used that recipe to earn a third-straight weekend sweep, winning all three games against Nebraska...

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