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


Coach Kate Drohan and former coach Sharon J. Drysdale talk after Northwestern secured its third-consecutive Big Ten regular season title.

Softball: Former players reflect on Northwestern’s winning legacy ahead of NCAA tournament

May 14, 2024

Drawing from Seth Godin’s “Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable,” coach Kate Drohan fashioned a new motto for what she deemed a special 2006 team. With three NCAA tournament...

Four Northwestern softball players start walking off the field at Sharon J. Drysdale Field.

Softball: No. 12 Northwestern can’t complete seventh inning comeback, falls to No. 5 Alabama in Super Regional

May 29, 2023

After a game one 3-1 victory in the Tuscaloosa Super Regional, No. 12 Northwestern was unable to pick up another win in its final two games against No. 5 Alabama, ending the team’s postseason run. Throughout...

Danielle Williams winds up to throw a pitch at Sharon J. Drysdale Field.

Softball: No. 12 Northwestern seeks back-to-back WCWS appearances, faces No. 5 Alabama

May 26, 2023

No. 12 Northwestern (41-11, 20-3 Big Ten) will square off against No. 5 Alabama (43-19, 14-10 SEC) this weekend at the Tuscaloosa Super Regional. The Cats are looking to advance to their second-straight...

Players in purple jerseys celebrate at home plate.

Softball: No. 12 Northwestern advances to super regional, completes undefeated home season

May 22, 2023

No. 12 Northwestern (41-11, 20-3 Big Ten) went 3-0 in its regional round, punching a ticket to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for the next round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats finished their season undefeated...

Four Northwestern softball players start walking off the field at Sharon J. Drysdale Field.

Softball: No. 12 Northwestern looks to stay undefeated at home, win NCAA regional

May 17, 2023

No. 12 Northwestern (36-11, 20-3 Big Ten) will open the first round of the NCAA regional tournament against Eastern Illinois (34-19, 16-6 Ohio Valley) this Friday.  NU is 8-2 in franchise history against...

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