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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


Kristen Wood fires a pitch. The senior will be crucial in controlling Oklahoma State’s hitting in the team’s NCAA Tournament game on Friday.

Softball Roundtable: Writers discuss Wildcats’ NCAA Tournament possibilities

May 17, 2016

Softball Northwestern faced a difficult schedule this season, and after falling below .500 early in the year, the team rebounded to qualify for the NCAA Tournament. Now, the Wildcats will have a chance...

Brooke Marquez makes contact with the ball. The sophomore second baseman was 2-for-3 with an RBI in Friday’s win over Ohio State.

Softball: Wildcats fall to Minnesota in Big Ten semifinals

May 15, 2016

Softball Northwestern fought hard against one of its toughest conference opponents, but in the end, it wasn’t enough. After beating Ohio State (33-18-1, 13-9-1 Big Ten) in the first round of...

Amy Letourneau takes a pitch. The senior has been an offensive force for the Wildcats with 14 home runs in 2016.

Softball: Wildcats look to senior leadership as Big Ten Tournament approaches

May 11, 2016

Softball Having secured a first-round bye, Northwestern will head into the Big Ten Tournament in State College, Pennsylvania in excellent position. As the No. 3 seeded Wildcats (25-25, 15-8 Big...

Kristen Wood delivers the ball to the plate. The senior pitcher gave up 4 runs in her last start Saturday against Wisconsin but only 1 was earned.

Softball: Northwestern needs sweep of Purdue to finish .500 in regular season

May 5, 2016

Softball Northwestern’s objective in its final series of the season against Purdue this weekend is simple: sweep. The Wildcats (22-25, 12-8 Big Ten) need to win all three against the Boilermakers...

Alcy Bush slides into second. The junior said she recognized the importance of the Cats’ upcoming slate ahead of Wednesday’s contest.

Softball: Wildcats looking for statement win against in-state rival DePaul

May 3, 2016

Softball DePaul may not play in the Big Ten, but the rivalry between the Blue Demons and Wildcats dates back decades. And this year, more than just pride is at stake. As Northwestern (22-24, 12-8...

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