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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


Kelsey Nader swings at a pitch at Sharon J. Drysdale Field.

Softball: Strong pitching and freshman firepower lift No. 19 Northwestern to Big Ten quarterfinal victory

May 12, 2023

No. 19 Northwestern (36-11, 20-3 Big Ten) defeated Iowa (31-27, 10-13 Big Ten) 3-1 in the quarterfinal matchup of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday. Hunting for its first Big Ten Tournament title since...

Softball players in purple and white stripes line up and high five each other.

Softball: Northwestern looks to nab Big Ten Championship this weekend

May 10, 2023

After defeating Rutgers in last weekend’s series , No. 19 Northwestern won its second consecutive outright Big Ten regular-season championship. The Wildcats (35-11, 20-3 Big Ten) will compete in the...

Girl with long brown hair in striped uniform throws ball.

Softball: Northwestern wins series against Rutgers, named outright Big Ten regular season champions for second straight year

May 7, 2023

After scoring 40 runs in its final home series against Nebraska last weekend, Northwestern (35-11, 20-3 Big Ten) had to achieve one final regular season task before preparing for the Big Ten tournament....

Angela Zedak is surrounded by teammates as she steps on home plate at Sharon J. Drysdale Field.

Softball: What to Watch For: Northwestern looks to win sole ownership of Big Ten title this weekend against Rutgers

May 4, 2023

No. 18 Northwestern will look to end its season on a high note as the team wraps up regular season play against Rutgers (31-22, 8-12 Big Ten) this weekend.  With last weekend’s three-game sweep of...

Players in purple jerseys celebrate win.

Softball: No. 18 Northwestern sweeps Nebraska, clinches share of Big Ten regular-season title

April 30, 2023

On May 6, 2022, Northwestern’s softball program felt excitement for the first time since 2008: the Wildcats were the outright Big Ten regular season champions, finishing with an 18-3 record against their...

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