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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


Sammy Nettling prepares to catch a pitch. Nettling has excelled at both catching and batting this season, recording hits in 11 of Northwestern’s last 13 games.

Softball: Northwestern riding 13-3 stretch following series win against Nebraska

April 2, 2018

Softball Northwestern grabbed a second Big Ten series win this weekend, taking two of three games from Nebraska. The Wildcats have won 13 of their last 16 games, beginning with a win over now-No....

Morgan Nelson runs the bases. The sophomore infielder had a strong weekend offensively, but the Wildcats were swept by Nebraska.

Softball: Northwestern swept by Nebraska in Big Ten matchup

April 30, 2017

Softball Coming off a blowout loss to Notre Dame, Northwestern stormed into Lincoln needing a series win. But despite keeping each game close and mustering several comeback efforts, the Wildcats...

Morgan Nelson runs home. The sophomore got off to a hot start in the Wildcats’ disappointing opening weekend.

Softball: Wildcats aim to improve consistency after 1-4 start to season

February 14, 2017

Softball After losing four of their five games to open the season, the Wildcats left Tucson, Arizona in agreement: They need to be more aggressive. Northwestern (1-4) kicked off the Hillenbrand Invitational...

Curtain Call: Fifth-year seniors Andrea Filler and Amy Letourneau lead the way both on and off the field

Curtain Call: Fifth-year seniors Andrea Filler and Amy Letourneau lead the way both on and off the field

May 23, 2016

Softball Out of the seven seniors in the softball program, Amy Letourneau and Andrea Filler have become known as the “grandmas” of the team. In a season that had its ups and downs, the two...

Sammy Nettling swings at the ball. The sophomore catcher has started 39 games for the Wildcats this season, hitting .250 with 7 doubles.

Softball: Wildcats plan to stay aggressive heading into NCAA Regionals

May 19, 2016

Softball As Northwestern heads to Athens, Georgia, its goal is simple: play to win. The Wildcats (26-26, 15-8 Big Ten) will face Oklahoma State (29-24, 6-11 Big XII) on Friday, before a potential...

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