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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


Northwestern softball players dump Gatorade onto head coach Kate Drohan and associate head coach Caryl Drohan after their 800th career win.

Softball: Northwestern takes series against rival Illinois, remains on top of Big Ten standings

April 6, 2025

Entering the weekend series against Illinois, coach Kate Drohan and associate head coach Caryl Drohan were just two games from eclipsing 800 coaching wins. Although the Wildcats (20-12-1, 9-1-0 Big...

Sophomore pitcher Riley Grudzielanek pitches the ball in a game last season.

Softball: Northwestern drops three games to ranked opponents as Drohan experiments with lineup

February 16, 2025

As No. 21 Northwestern took the field Friday at LSU’s Purple & Gold Challenge, it set the stage for what it hoped would be a statement win in its first of three games against a ranked opponent this...

Softball players in purple and white uniforms cheering.

Softball: Northwestern defeats Indiana to claim first Big Ten title since 2008

May 14, 2023

In walk-off fashion, No. 18 Northwestern secured its first conference title since 2008 against Iowa, marking the first time in program history the team won the regular season and conference titles in the...

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...

Girl with long brown hair in striped uniform throws ball.

Softball: No. 20 Northwestern sweeps Wisconsin, extends win streak to eight

April 16, 2023

No. 20 Northwestern (28-9, 13-1 Big Ten) completed its third consecutive sweep this weekend, winning three games against Wisconsin (22-14, 7-5 Big Ten). The Wildcats swept Penn State (23-13, 5-9 Big...

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