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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Softball: No. 20 Northwestern sweeps Wisconsin, extends win streak to eight

April 16, 2023

No. 20 Northwestern (28-9, 13-1 Big Ten) completed its third consecutive sweep this weekend, winning three games against Wisconsin (22-14, 7-5 Big Ten). The Wildcats swept Penn State (23-13, 5-9 Big...

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Softball: What To Watch For: Northwestern travels to the Cardinal Classic this weekend, hopes to rise in the rankings for a potential World Series run

March 2, 2023

Coming off two wins and two narrow losses in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic last weekend, No. 22 Northwestern (6-6, 0-0 Big Ten) looks to continue the momentum at the Cardinal Classic in Louisville,...

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Softball: Gritty pitching staff lifts Northwestern to a split at Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

February 27, 2023

No. 17 Northwestern’s (6-6, 0-0 Big Ten) pitching rotation kept the Wildcats within fighting distance during the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic on Feb. 24 to 26, allowing the team to win two games and...

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Softball: What to Watch For: Northwestern gears up for return to WCWS and Oklahoma City

February 16, 2023

Fresh off its first Women’s College World Series appearance in 15 years, Northwestern is looking to return to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 2023. The Wildcats finished 2022 with a sterling 45-13 record,...

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Softball: Rachel Lewis’ record-breaking home run hitting leads Northwestern in series win over Purdue

April 17, 2022

Softball Rachel Lewis set the all-time Northwestern home run record with her 58th home run of the year Friday during the first matchup of a three-game series against Purdue, kicking off an offensive...

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