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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


Kenzie Ellis winds up. The sophomore is optimistic of Northwestern’s chances next weekend after a winless weekend in California.

Softball: Wildcats fall to ranked opponents at Big Ten-ACC Challenge

February 22, 2017

Softball The Wildcats dropped four games this weekend in Tallahassee, Florida, where they faced two ranked opponents in No. 1 Florida State and No. 20 Pittsburgh at the Big Ten-ACC Challenge. Despite...

Morgan Nelson runs home. The sophomore got off to a hot start in the Wildcats’ disappointing opening weekend.

Softball: Wildcats aim to improve consistency after 1-4 start to season

February 14, 2017

Softball After losing four of their five games to open the season, the Wildcats left Tucson, Arizona in agreement: They need to be more aggressive. Northwestern (1-4) kicked off the Hillenbrand Invitational...

Curtain Call: Fifth-year seniors Andrea Filler and Amy Letourneau lead the way both on and off the field

Curtain Call: Fifth-year seniors Andrea Filler and Amy Letourneau lead the way both on and off the field

May 23, 2016

Softball Out of the seven seniors in the softball program, Amy Letourneau and Andrea Filler have become known as the “grandmas” of the team. In a season that had its ups and downs, the two...

Brooke Marquez hits the ball. Much like the rest of Northwestern’s offense this weekend, the sophomore infielder struggled at the plate, only notching 1 hit in 10 at-bats.

Softball: Northwestern’s brief tournament run ends in close contest against Oklahoma State

May 22, 2016

Softball In the end, Northwestern’s bats just weren’t enough, as the Wildcats were bounced from the regional round of the NCAA Tournament by Oklahoma State this weekend. The tournament started...

Sammy Nettling swings at the ball. The sophomore catcher has started 39 games for the Wildcats this season, hitting .250 with 7 doubles.

Softball: Wildcats plan to stay aggressive heading into NCAA Regionals

May 19, 2016

Softball As Northwestern heads to Athens, Georgia, its goal is simple: play to win. The Wildcats (26-26, 15-8 Big Ten) will face Oklahoma State (29-24, 6-11 Big XII) on Friday, before a potential...

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