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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


Coach Kate Drohan high-fives freshman Morgan Nelson as she rounds third. The coach earned her 500th win on Wednesday.

Softball: Drohan earns 500th career victory in Northwestern win

April 27, 2016

Softball The game may have been played on a rainy weekday afternoon for a tiny crowd, but it was nonetheless a milestone contest for coach Kate Drohan. Drohan, in her 15th season at the Wildcats’...

Sammy Nettling leads off first base. The sophomore catcher went 2-for-6 in the weekend sweep over Michigan State.

Softball: Wildcats win big, sweep Michigan State

April 25, 2016

Softball In its final Big Ten home series of the season, Northwestern sent its seniors off with a resounding sweep of Michigan State. With its seven seniors as the core for this Wildcat team, NU...

Fran Strub makes contact with a pitch. The outfielder is one of seven seniors on the team who will be celebrated during Senior Day festivities this weekend.

Softball: With season’s end looming, Wildcats seeking a rebound

April 21, 2016

Softball The Wildcats realize they can’t change the outcome of games already played, so they’re looking to the future. After being swept by Nebraska last weekend and seeing its postseason chances...

Sammy Nettling prepares to hit the ball. The sophomore catcher was held hitless in 4 at-bats in Sunday’s series finale.

Softball: Nebraska sweeps Wildcats at home despite two close contests

April 18, 2016

Softball At times, Northwestern showed toughness and resolve but was once again plagued by late-inning woes as it was swept by Nebraska over the weekend. Friday’s game featured a battle between...

Andrea Filler (right) and Brooke Marquez regroup after fielding the ball. Filler leads the Wildcats in slugging percentage and is tied for first in home runs.

Softball: Wildcats enjoying lengthy home stretch

April 14, 2016

Softball Despite freezing temperatures, driving rain and rescheduled games, the Wildcats are making themselves quite comfortable at home in April. Northwestern’s weekend series with Nebraska...

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