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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


Danielle Williams pitches at the NCAA Super Regional. She is the first player in Big Ten history to be named the NFCA National Freshman of the Year.

Softball: Williams named NFCA National Freshman of the Year

May 30, 2019

Northwestern pitcher Danielle Williams was named the Schutt Sports/National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division I National Freshman of the Year on Tuesday, becoming the first player in Big Ten history...

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...

Willie Bourbon swings. The senior first baseman played his final game for the Wildcats on Sunday.

Baseball: Northwestern ends its season in Senior Day loss to Minnesota

May 20, 2019

Baseball When Willie Bourbon came up to the plate with two outs in the bottom of the ninth of Northwestern’s season finale against Minnesota and his team trailing by a run, he had the chance to...

Northwestern woman softball player swings the bat.

Softball: No. 16 Wildcats prepare to host first NCAA Regional since 2008

May 16, 2019

Softball For the first time since 2008, postseason softball is coming to Evanston. Northwestern will welcome Detroit Mercy, Southern Illinois and Louisville to the Sharon J. Drysdale Field this...

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,...

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