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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


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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...

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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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Softball: Northwestern sweeps Penn State, sets franchise record for most runs scored in one game

April 9, 2023

No. 23 Northwestern (24-9, 9-1 Big Ten) picked up its second sweep of the season this weekend, wiping out Penn State (20-11, 2-7 Big Ten) in a three-game series at Sharon J. Drysdale Field, further proving...

Graduate student pitcher Danielle Williams winds up to throw a pitch.

Softball: Gritty pitching staff lifts Northwestern to a split at Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

February 27, 2023

No. 17 Northwestern’s (6-6, 0-0 Big Ten) pitching rotation kept the Wildcats within fighting distance during the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic on Feb. 24 to 26, allowing the team to win two games and...

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