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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


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...

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...

Danielle Williams stands at the mound. The freshman was named a finalist for the USA Softball Player of the Year award this week.

Softball: Northwestern looks to complete sixth straight sweep of the season

April 25, 2019

As Northwestern heads to East Lansing for its weekend series against Michigan State, the Wildcats are in the midst of one of the greatest stretches in program history. NU (37-7, 17-0) enters this weekend...

Danielle Williams steps up to the plate. The freshman hit her second home run of the season against Illinois on Tuesday.

Softball: Northwestern extends winning streak to 16 with doubleheader sweep of Illinois

April 24, 2019

It doesn’t matter if the game is lopsided or tight. Northwestern just keeps finding ways to win. The No. 21 Wildcats (38-7, 17-0 Big Ten) blew out Illinois 8-0 in the opener of Tuesday’s doubleheader,...

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