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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


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Softball: No. 10 Northwestern takes one win, one loss from Illinois doubleheader

April 20, 2022

Softball No. 10 Northwestern looked like two different teams at various points on Wednesday. Led by coach Kate Drohan, the Wildcats (31-7, 12-2 Big Ten) won the first game of their doubleheader...

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Softball: No. 9 Northwestern sweeps Ohio State in Columbus with the help of offensive frenzy

April 10, 2022

Softball After dropping its last two games, Northwestern sought to bounce back in a three-game series at Ohio State this weekend. The No. 9 Wildcats (27-6, 8-1 Big Ten) ultimately swept the Buckeyes...

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Softball: No. 18 Northwestern endures five close games at Mary Nutter Classic

February 27, 2022

For much of last weekend, No. 18 Northwestern looked like it could beat anyone in the nation. However, at times, the Wildcats were simply outclassed by teams that didn’t come close to last year’s NCAA...

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Softball: Nelson’s walk-off becomes the pinnacle of impressive weekend for Northwestern

February 21, 2022

Extra innings, two outs, two strikes and a one-run deficit against the third-best team in the nation. The odds were stacked against Maeve Nelson. The senior shortstop, however, needed just one opportunity,...

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Softball: Northwestern hopes to capitalize on strong returning presence

August 16, 2021

Softball After winning 16 of its first 17 games, Northwestern softball cooled off in the second half of the 2021 season, which concluded with a 30-17 record and a first-weekend exit in the...

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