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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


The Wildcats gather in a huddle as they prepare to bat. NU will rely on a veteran core as it looks to return to the top of the Big Ten in 2021.

Softball: Veteran-laden Wildcats seek another deep postseason run in 2021

August 16, 2020

Softball After a historic 2019 season that saw Northwestern post a 20-game winning streak, go 21-2 in Big Ten play and reach its first NCAA Super Regional in 11 years, the Wildcats entered 2020 with...

Nikki Cuchran takes a swing. The sophomore drove in five runs in NU's four games in Louisville last weekend.

Softball: Northwestern concludes pre-conference season in Louisville with more mixed results

March 10, 2020

Softball Based purely on record, this was Northwestern’s best weekend of the season. But another frustrating finish against the only Power Five opponent the Wildcats faced shows they still have...

Softball: Northwestern finishes the weekend 3-2 at the Courtyard Marriott Tournament

March 2, 2020

Softball The last time Northwestern played in Norman, Oklahoma, the Wildcats watched Oklahoma celebrate as the Sooners dominated en route to the College World Series. With aspirations of making...

Danielle Williams throws a pitch. The sophomore will look to improve upon last season, when she had a 1.55 ERA.

Rosenberg: World Series an achievable goal for Northwestern softball

February 3, 2020

Softball It’s a line Kate Drohan has used so often, it has almost lost its meaning. “Our goal, year in and year out, for the last 18 years, has been to get to Oklahoma City.” For those...

Maeve Nelson takes up her stance. The shortstop was one of many freshmen who made an immediate impact in NU’s best season since 2007.

Rosenberg: Quiet ending not reflective of Northwestern softball’s resurgent season

May 27, 2019

Softball Each time Northwestern took the field at home this season, Imagine Dragons’ “Machine” blared over the loudspeakers at Sharon J. Drysdale Field. The song was appropriate. The chorus...

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