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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


Morgan Newport throws a pitch. The sophomore pitcher hurled a three-hit, 1-run gem in Wednesday’s win.

Softball: Newport’s gem leads Northwestern over Loyola

April 25, 2018

Softball It was no secret that Morgan Newport had been struggling. Since the start of Big Ten play, the sophomore pitcher had seen her ERA rise from 2.25 to 3.96 entering Wednesday’s nonconference...

Marissa Panko dances off second base. The senior shortstop had five hits over the weekend.

Softball: Northwestern sweeps No. 22 Ohio State in rain-shortened series

April 16, 2018

Softball Northwestern faced a tall task this weekend hosting No. 22 Ohio State, but the Wildcats’ biggest challenge came from Mother Nature. NU’s offense sizzled as the Cats (25-13, 8-5 Big...

Sammy Nettling blasts a line drive. The senior catcher moved up to fourth in Northwestern’s batting order Sunday, helping ignite a 17-run win.

Softball: Wildcats seek improved pitching in big series against No. 22 Ohio State

April 11, 2018

Softball Kate Drohan sensed her team was pressing. Northwestern’s pitching struggled as the Wildcats dropped the first two games of a series last weekend at lowly Purdue. Facing big, early deficits...

Sammy Nettling looks to run from first base. The senior catcher hit two home runs in Northwestern’s series loss against Purdue.

Softball: Northwestern struggles on mound, losing 2 of 3 against Purdue

April 8, 2018

Softball Northwestern took a step back in West Lafayette, Indiana, as it lost its weekend series against Purdue, falling in the first two games, 14-6 and 6-3, before winning the final game, 17-8....

Marissa Panko looks to take off from third base. The senior shortstop is hitting .321 in conference play so far this season.

Softball: Northwestern looks to continue winning ways at Purdue

April 4, 2018

Softball Coming off a pair of comeback wins in a series victory against Nebraska, Northwestern will travel to West Lafayette, Indiana, this weekend looking to stay hot in a three-game series at Purdue. The...

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