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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

Danielle Williams stands at the mound. The freshman was named a finalist for the USA Softball Player of the Year award this week.

Softball: Northwestern looks to complete sixth straight sweep of the season

April 25, 2019

As Northwestern heads to East Lansing for its weekend series against Michigan State, the Wildcats are in the midst of one of the greatest stretches in program history. NU (37-7, 17-0) enters this weekend...

The Wildcats talk at the mound. NU will look to continue its 11-game win streak this weekend against Purdue.

Softball: Northwestern looks to stay grounded against Purdue

April 18, 2019

Softball It would be easy for Northwestern to get caught up in the excitement of last weekend’s thrilling sweep of Wisconsin. But the Wildcats have to get right back to work, as they welcome...

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...

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