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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Coach Kate Drohan and former coach Sharon J. Drysdale talk after Northwestern secured its third-consecutive Big Ten regular season title.

Softball: Former players reflect on Northwestern’s winning legacy ahead of NCAA tournament

May 14, 2024

Drawing from Seth Godin’s “Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable,” coach Kate Drohan fashioned a new motto for what she deemed a special 2006 team. With three NCAA tournament...

Softball player in purple-and-white uniform pitches the ball.

Softball: Bastola: No. 12 Northwestern completes perfect home campaign, proving it has everything it needs for a second consecutive dream season

May 22, 2023

No. 12 Northwestern’s veterans led the way as the team took on Miami (Ohio) in the third game of the NCAA regionals Sunday.  After defeating Eastern Illinois 2-0 on Friday and No. 22 Kentucky 10-8...

Players in purple jerseys celebrate at home plate.

Softball: No. 12 Northwestern advances to super regional, completes undefeated home season

May 22, 2023

No. 12 Northwestern (41-11, 20-3 Big Ten) went 3-0 in its regional round, punching a ticket to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for the next round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats finished their season undefeated...

Four Northwestern softball players start walking off the field at Sharon J. Drysdale Field.

Softball: No. 12 Northwestern looks to stay undefeated at home, win NCAA regional

May 17, 2023

No. 12 Northwestern (36-11, 20-3 Big Ten) will open the first round of the NCAA regional tournament against Eastern Illinois (34-19, 16-6 Ohio Valley) this Friday.  NU is 8-2 in franchise history against...

Softball players in purple and white uniforms cheering.

Softball: Northwestern defeats Indiana to claim first Big Ten title since 2008

May 14, 2023

In walk-off fashion, No. 18 Northwestern secured its first conference title since 2008 against Iowa, marking the first time in program history the team won the regular season and conference titles in the...

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