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

The Daily Northwestern

37° Evanston, IL
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

Softball: Northwestern posts second strong showing in weekend-tournament, falls to LSU

February 17, 2014

Northwestern had yet another successful weekend tournament, going 4-1 in the Tiger Invitational in Baton Rouge, La. The Wildcats opened the tournament against George Washington on Friday, edging the...

Senior Mari Majam, a veteran on a Northwestern squad that includes four freshmen and a transfer student, bunts. Majam said the young players have transitioned smoothly from their high school days and the team should be ready for its season opener this weekend in Tempe, Ariz.

Softball: Newly motivated Northwestern kicks off season with Kajikawa Classic

February 4, 2014

After the 2013 season didn’t go as planned for Northwestern, the team is determined to fulfill expectations this time around. With four incoming freshmen and a transfer student, the Wildcats' lineup...

Mari Majam (right) and her three sisters all play softball and all have or will play college softball. Allison Majam (bottom) graduated from Colorado State in 2010, Kelly Majam (top) just finished her senior season at Hawaii and Grayce Majam verbally committed to the University of Mississippi, which she will attend beginning in the 2014-15 academic year.

Softball: Majam family bonds over love of diamond

May 22, 2013

Mari Majam was born to play softball. Her parents were both stars on the diamond, her father a college baseball player and her mother a softball ace. The Majams even met playing softball. So it...

Northwestern pitcher Amy Letourneau took the loss against Wisconsin on Friday despite only allowing 3 hits and striking out 7 batters. The Wildcats gave up 3 unearned runs in the 3-0 season-ending loss to the Badgers.

Softball: Sloppy defense knocks Northwestern out of Big Ten Tournament, ends Wildcats’ season

May 13, 2013

Unfortunately for the Wildcats, one disappointment led to another this weekend. After a first-round victory in the Big Ten Tournament over Indiana, No. 5 seed Northwestern was bounced by fourth-seeded...

Northwestern pitcher Meghan Lamberth got the crucial hit in Sunday’s win over Purdue. The senior also threw a complete game in the Wildcats’ 4-1 win over the Boilermakers on Saturday.

Softball: Northwestern uses sixth-inning rallies to sweep Purdue

April 29, 2013

Nothing is ever easy with Northwestern this year. The Wildcats, who have made a habit of scoring runs late to win games, scored 4 in the sixth inning Friday and 5 in the sixth frame Sunday to finish...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Mari Majam