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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


Maeve Nelson makes a catch during a game in the Wildcats’ home NCAA Regional. NU will return to the field this weekend against Oklahoma in a Super Regional.

Softball Notebook: Cats excited for challenge ahead of this weekend’s Super Regional

May 23, 2019

Softball Ahead of its first NCAA Super Regional since 2008, Northwestern was already chomping at the bit to get on the plane to head south and face No. 1 Oklahoma, coach Kate Drohan said. “We’re...

Kaley Winegarner pitches. The senior started against Minnesota in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament this weekend, but couldn’t power the Cats to a win.

Softball: Wildcats fall in semifinals of Big Ten Tournament, but will host NCAA Regional

May 12, 2019

Softball This weekend’s Big Ten Tournament brought ups and downs for Northwestern. Though the Wildcats steamed past Indiana in Bloomington in the quarterfinals, they fell to Minnesota in the semifinals,...

The Wildcats gather in a huddle. NU will face Indiana in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday.

Softball: Northwestern turns page after Minnesota series, readies for Big Ten Tournament

May 9, 2019

Softball As the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, Northwestern has the chance to make some serious noise. But the Wildcats are competing for much more than a trophy this weekend. No. 18 NU...

The Wildcats pack up their equipment in the dugout. NU’s dugout chants both lighten the mood around the team and keep the Cats focused.

Softball: Dugout chants keep Northwestern focused, maintain positive atmosphere

May 1, 2019

Softball Every time Lily Novak steps to the plate, the voice of trainer Natalie Meckstroth ringing out from Northwestern’s dugout is unmistakable. “Li-ly!” she’ll yell out. “No-vak!”...

Kaley Winegarner pitches. The junior pitched five innings and struck out four this weekend against Michigan State.

Softball: Northwestern picks up sixth straight sweep of the season against Michigan State

April 28, 2019

Softball Ahead of this weekend’s series against Michigan State, coach Kate Drohan said she stressed to her pitchers the importance of challenging the Spartan hitters. Northwestern’s pitchers...

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