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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


Rachel Lewis pulls up at first base. The sophomore has been one of several players the Wildcats have used in the leadoff spot this season.

Softball: Northwestern searching for stability in leadoff spot ahead of Oklahoma tournament

March 6, 2019

Softball For the last four years, no one asked who was going to lead off for Northwestern. Sabrina Rabin was as pure a leadoff hitter as it gets, finishing her career second in program history in...

Rachel Lewis throws the ball. The sophomore second baseman hit two home runs this weekend

Softball: Pitching staff carries Northwestern to 3-1 weekend at Stanford Invitational

March 4, 2019

Softball STANFORD, Calif. — Any inconsistencies Northwestern’s offense has have been covered up by the Wildcats’ stellar pitching staff. NU pitchers allowed three runs, just one of which...

Morgan Newport goes into her windup. The junior and the rest of the Cats’ pitching staff have performed well so far this season.

Softball: Northwestern looks to keep momentum going at Stanford Invitational

February 27, 2019

Softball At 11-3, Northwestern is off to its best 14-game start since 2008, the last year the Wildcats won the Big Ten and the last time they appeared in an NCAA Super Regional. This weekend,...

Morgan Nelson takes a swing. The senior had five hits, including a homer, to help NU to a 4-1 record this weekend.

Softball: Williams leads Northwestern to 4-1 mark at Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

February 24, 2019

Softball The nickname “Cardiac Cats” was originally given to the Northwestern football team, but this season, the moniker has applied to softball as well. With Danielle Williams in the circle,...

Lily Novak runs down the line. The senior is hitting .385 on the season

Softball: Northwestern heads west to prestigious Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

February 21, 2019

Northwestern’s early-season criss-crossing of the country will take the Wildcats very close to where they started the year. NU (7-2) opened in Fullerton, California before traveling to Chapel Hill,...

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