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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 Nelson hits the ball. Nelson hit a 3-run home run that gave Northwestern the lead for good on Wednesday.

Softball: After lightning delay, Northwestern rallies past DePaul

May 2, 2018

Softball CHICAGO — Northwestern had not won at DePaul since 2006, so waiting another hour seemed like nothing. Wednesday’s game was delayed by lightning in the middle of the third inning. After...

Kenna Wilkey takes a swing. The sophomore drove in three runs in Sunday’s win over Iowa.

Softball: Northwestern hopes to change fortunes at DePaul

May 1, 2018

Softball Coming off a weekend in which Northwestern honored its seven seniors and won two of three against Iowa, the Wildcats will look to stake their claim as the dominant team in the Chicago area...

Sammy Nettling prepares for her at-bat. The senior catcher will play her final home series this weekend against Iowa.

Softball: Northwestern carries momentum into Senior Weekend against Iowa

April 26, 2018

Softball Northwestern will carry an eight-game winning streak into its final home series of the season this weekend, when the Wildcats host Iowa for three games. NU (30-13, 11-5 Big Ten) is playing...

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...

Sammy Nettling takes a swing. The senior catcher has been red hot at the plate in recent weeks.

Softball: Wildcats look to keep rolling against Loyola

April 24, 2018

Softball Coming off a dramatic sweep of a three-game series at Rutgers, Northwestern will take a break from its Big Ten schedule to host Loyola on Wednesday. The Wildcats (29-13) scored 7 runs...

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