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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


Freshman catcher Emma Raye loads up for a pitch. Raye went 2-for-2 with a double and a home run against Illinois Tuesday.

Softball: Northwestern defeats Illinois 4-1 at home

April 16, 2024

Following its decisive run-rule win in Champaign last week, Northwestern hosted Illinois at the "J" for another midweek clash Tuesday. Unlike last week’s matchup, when the Wildcats (27-8, 13-1 Big...

Sophomore infielder Kansas Robinson high-fives coach Kate Drohan as she rounds the bases. Robinson logged three RBIs in the ’Cats’ series against Maryland.

Softball: Northwestern sweeps Maryland, extends unbeaten home streak

April 14, 2024

Padding its undefeated home streak and lead over the Big Ten field, Northwestern swept Maryland in a three-game weekend series. The Wildcats (26-8, 12-1 Big Ten) extended their home winning streak to...

Graduate student outfielder Angela Zedak loads up for a pitch. Zedak was 4-for-4 with three homeruns in Northwestern’s win over Illinois Tuesday.

Softball: Northwestern secures midweek run-rule win at Illinois

April 10, 2024

Following last weekend’s Michigan sweep, Northwestern traveled south for a Tuesday tilt against in-state rival Illinois. Behind graduate student outfielder Angela Zedak’s 4-of-4, three-home run...

Freshman pitcher Riley Grudzielanek looks toward home plate. Grudzielanek struck out three in four innings against Michigan Saturday.

Softball: Northwestern sweeps Michigan at home, jumps atop Big Ten standings

April 7, 2024

Continuing its defensive prowess at home, Northwestern swept Michigan and seized the top spot in the Big Ten standings during its Friday and Saturday series. With the sweep, the Wildcats (22-8, 8-1...

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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