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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


Morgan Nelson prepares to take off from first base. The senior has been a key component of the Wildcats’ offense this season.

Softball: The Daily’s writers ruminate about winning streak, Big Ten title chances

April 18, 2019

Coming off a dramatic sweep of Wisconsin last weekend, Northwestern (33-7, 12-0 Big Ten) is riding an 11-game winning streak and is all alone in first place in the Big Ten. With three weeks remaining in...

Morgan Newport stands out in right field. The junior hit a home run and recorded the save in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday.

Softball: Balance, versatility fuel Wildcats to sweep of No. 25 Wisconsin

April 14, 2019

Softball All teams rely on their star players. But what sets the good teams apart is their balance and the ability to have people step up in multiple ways. Northwestern used that formula to perfection...

Lily Novak takes up her stance. The senior hit a walk-off home run to secure a sweep for the Wildcats against Wisconsin.

Softball: Wildcats sweep Wisconsin, stay undefeated in Big Ten

April 14, 2019

Softball From small ball to slugfests to an extra-innings walk-off homer, Northwestern did it all this weekend in its sweep of Wisconsin, which continued the Wildcats’ 11- game win streak and guaranteed...

Kenna Wilkey takes a swing. The sophomore was confident about the Cats’ chances heading into a weekend series with Wisconsin.

Softball: Wildcats look to stay atop Big Ten in series against Wisconsin

April 11, 2019

Softball This weekend, Northwestern will try to defend its first-place standing and perfect record in the Big Ten as fourth-place Wisconsin comes to town for what will be a decisive series. The...

Kate Drohan high-fives Morgan Nelson as she rounds third base. The coach has a chance to earn her 600th career win Tuesday against Notre Dame.

Softball: Drohans seek 600th career win as Northwestern welcomes Notre Dame

April 8, 2019

Softball Northwestern’s coaches always try to make everything about their players. But sometimes, the spotlight inevitably falls on them. Tuesday will be one of those times. The Wildcats’ game...

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