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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


Alcy Bush holds a runner on at first base. The junior has one of the Wildcats’ five triples this season.

Softball: Northwestern rises to the challenge, sweeps Purdue to finish .500

May 9, 2016

Northwestern left West Lafayette, Indiana, with what it came for: a sweep of Purdue and a .500 record. The weekend was all about the pitching for the Wildcats (25-25, 15-8 Big Ten) as they beat the...

Andrea Filler prepares to throw out a runner. The senior infielder recorded 2 RBIs in the loss to DePaul on Wednesday.

Softball: Costly mistakes doom Wildcats against Blue Demons

May 4, 2016

Softball In a contest where Northwestern held the lead for five innings, an unsettling seventh inning dashed the team’s hopes of bringing home a win against a Chicago rival. The Wildcats (22-25,...

Andrea Filler prepares to field before a pitch. The senior shortstop is tied for the team lead with 14 home runs.

Softball: Wildcats pull out crucial series wins against Wisconsin

May 2, 2016

Softball It may have not been the team’s strongest performance, but Northwestern’s defense pulled through in Wisconsin. The Wildcats (22-24, 12-8 Big Ten) won twice in a three-game series...

Sammy Nettling prepares to hit the ball. The sophomore catcher was held hitless in 4 at-bats in Sunday’s series finale.

Softball: Nebraska sweeps Wildcats at home despite two close contests

April 18, 2016

Softball At times, Northwestern showed toughness and resolve but was once again plagued by late-inning woes as it was swept by Nebraska over the weekend. Friday’s game featured a battle between...

Sammy Nettling runs around the bases. The sophomore catcher is hitting .327 going into the weekend, good for second-best on the team.

Softball: Wildcats focused on fundamentals looking ahead to Iowa

April 7, 2016

Softball After a big win to close out its series with then-No. 21 Minnesota, Northwestern is ready to run the table against its next Big Ten opponent. This weekend, the Wildcats (11-20, 2-4 Big...

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