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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


Matt Hopfner prepares for a pitch. The senior outfielder had a strong weekend at the plate, but the Wildcats were swept by visiting Indiana.

Baseball: After winless start to Big Ten play, Wildcats look for rebound

March 28, 2017

Baseball Northwestern’s start to Big Ten play didn’t exactly go according to plan: the Wildcats lost big in a trio of close home losses to Indiana this weekend. But with several more weeks worth...

Matt Hopfner follows through a swing. The senior’s grand slam was enough for Northwestern in its winless weekend.

Baseball: Freshmen impress as Northwestern drops 3 in Mule Mix Classic

February 27, 2017

Baseball Northwestern’s struggles continued in its trip to Tennessee for the Mule Mix Classic round-robin tournament. The Wildcats (0-6) lost 11-4 to Middle Tennessee, 6-1 to Belmont and 10-6 to...

Matt Hopfner readies for a pitch. The senior will look to help Northwestern improve in 2017.

Baseball: Northwestern hopes to translate changes into breakout year

February 14, 2017

Baseball While Northwestern limped to a dismal 15-39 record in coach Spencer Allen’s first season in the dugout last spring, Matt Hopfner tore up opposing pitchers to the tune of a .355 batting average. This...

Matt Hopfner follows through a swing. The junior will look to extend his hitting streak to three games against Flames.

Baseball: Northwestern seeking revenge against UIC

May 3, 2016

Baseball After being outscored by a combined score of 18-2 in its first two meetings against University of Illinois at Chicago, Northwestern will try to end the season series against its cross-city...

Reed Mason delivers a pitch. The senior started Friday’s series opener for Northwestern, tossing 5 innings while allowing 4 earned runs.

Baseball: Northwestern still winless in home Big Ten games after Minnesota sweep

April 25, 2016

Baseball In the four weeks since Northwestern christened an upgraded Miller Park, the renovated stadium has begun to feel more like a home than a special new treat. The team has played 12 games in...

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