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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 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...

Kristen Wood delivers a pitch. The senior pitcher returned to the circle from injury last weekend, winning two of three games against Michigan State.

Softball: Wood’s return helps solidify Northwestern’s pitching rotation

April 28, 2016

Softball Kate Drohan’s preseason expectation of relying on a deep, healthy pitching staff hasn’t exactly worked out. The coach has mostly relied on two arms in Big Ten play instead of the five...

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...

Sabrina Rabin lays down a bunt. The sophomore outfielder hit the first home run of her career in Sunday’s 3-2 loss to Boston College.

Softball: Wildcats see mixed results in Chapel Hill

February 21, 2016

Softball In a wild weekend, Northwestern won two and dropped two in the inaugural Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Led by their bullpen, the Wildcats (5-4) beat both North Carolina (4-6) and Boston College...

Kristen Wood delivers a pitch. The senior started a team-high 32 games last season.

Softball: Wildcats open season at Kajikawa Classic in Arizona

February 11, 2016

Softball Coming off its 10th NCAA tournament appearance in the past 14 years, NU is looking to capitalize on its first series of the season with a few statement wins at the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe,...

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