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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


Graduate student outfielder Griffin Arnone celebrates after hitting a home run against Illinois State. Arnone went 2-4 with four RBIs and a home run Tuesday.

Baseball: Arnone’s ‘micro changes’ lead to big game against Illinois State

April 23, 2024

Last week, he was the 9-hole hitter, rounding out the order as an outfielder used primarily for his fielding. This week, his bat came alive. Graduate student outfielder Griffin Arnone went 2-of-4...

Junior utility player Preston Knott stands in the batter’s box during a game earlier this season. Knott extended his hitting streak to 10 games this weekend against Illinois.

Baseball: Northwestern drops weekend sweep at Illinois

April 21, 2024

A week removed from picking up its first Big Ten conference series win in more than a year, Northwestern failed to carry momentum into this weekend, dropping three games to a hot Illinois squad.  The...

Sophomore infielder Trent Liolios walks against Illinois State Tuesday.

Baseball: Northwestern capitalizes on mid-game scoring opportunities

February 28, 2024

In its early season stretch, Northwestern has developed a pattern of strong starts and finishes — but mid-game offensive lulls have undermined its overall success.  In their opening series against...

Sophomore infielder Owen McElfatrick makes a swing during Northwestern baseball’s home opener against Illinois State on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Baseball: 6th-inning romp leads Northwestern to a home-opener victory

February 27, 2024

With Northwestern and Illinois State tied 1-1 in the sixth inning Tuesday, junior catcher Bennett Markinson held the weight of the game — his team’s home opener — in his hands. Then, Markinson...

A baseball player in a white uniform tracks pop up.

Baseball: What to Watch For: Northwestern strives for success in first Big Ten home series against Illinois

April 6, 2023

Northwestern has had a tough time so far this season. After dropping their first Big Ten series against Purdue last weekend, the Wildcats played a lone contest at Notre Dame Tuesday, losing 12-0 in typical...

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