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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


Graduate student pitcher Danielle Williams winds up to throw a pitch.

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...

Softball player in purple and white uniform holding a bat swings at a pitch in front of an opposing player wearing catcher’s gear.

Softball: No. 18 Northwestern endures five close games at Mary Nutter Classic

February 27, 2022

For much of last weekend, No. 18 Northwestern looked like it could beat anyone in the nation. However, at times, the Wildcats were simply outclassed by teams that didn’t come close to last year’s NCAA...

Softball player in purple and white uniform runs around the bases on a field.

Softball: No. 18 Northwestern returns to Mary Nutter Classic

February 24, 2022

If you’re reading this before Feb. 27, coach Kate Drohan and Northwestern softball are probably enjoying better weather than you are somewhere in the heart of California’s Coachella Valley. The...

Maeve Nelson catches a pop fly. Northwestern participated in the Mary Nutter Classic this weekend.

Softball: Wildcats win one, fall to ranked opponents in Mary Nutter Classic

February 24, 2020

Softball In a weekend filled with ranked opponents, near-wins and even a grand slam, Northwestern only managed to take one out of five games during the Mary Nutter Classic. The Wildcats (5-9)...

Rachel Lewis pulls up at first base during a 2018 game. The second baseman will lead NU into this weekend’s Mary Nutter Classic.

Softball: Wildcats prepare for tough competition at Mary Nutter Classic

February 20, 2020

Softball Northwestern has always circled the Mary Nutter Classic on the calendar as one of its favorites of the season, coach Kate Drohan said. “It’s a great environment for our game,” she...

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