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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

Players in purple jerseys celebrate win.

Softball: No. 18 Northwestern sweeps Nebraska, clinches share of Big Ten regular-season title

April 30, 2023

On May 6, 2022, Northwestern’s softball program felt excitement for the first time since 2008: the Wildcats were the outright Big Ten regular season champions, finishing with an 18-3 record against their...

Softball players in purple and white uniforms cheer as one runs to home plate.

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

April 10, 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: 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...

Woman in purple sweatshirts wearing mask looks at field

Softball: Drohan sisters dominate the world of collegiate softball

February 16, 2023

Kate and Caryl Drohan have started softball seasons together since childhood. However, after they led Northwestern softball to its first College World Series in 15 years, this season will be among their...

Girl in purple uniform throws softball

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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