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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 University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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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...

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Softball: Six Northwestern players homer in run-rule win over Illinois

April 5, 2023

No. 23 Northwestern’s (21-9, 6-1 Big Ten) offensive firepower lifted the Wildcats to a 12-0 run-rule victory versus in-state rival Illinois (22-15, 1-6 Big Ten) Wednesday. For the first time this...

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Softball: Northwestern takes series over Iowa 2-1, clinching second seed in Big Ten

April 3, 2023

Coming off a 20-run performance against DePaul on March 28, Northwestern returned to Big Ten play last weekend with a series against conference foe Iowa. Facing a doubleheader to close out the series,...

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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...

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Softball: What to Watch For: Northwestern gears up for return to WCWS and Oklahoma City

February 16, 2023

Fresh off its first Women’s College World Series appearance in 15 years, Northwestern is looking to return to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 2023. The Wildcats finished 2022 with a sterling 45-13 record,...

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