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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: Northwestern splits series against in-state rival Illinois in Evanston

May 2, 2021

Softball At the bottom of the seventh inning, with Northwestern down 6-5 to Illinois, graduate utility player Morgan Newport went up to bat. She then hit a walk-off home run, securing the Cats...

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Softball: Northwestern looks to bounce back against Illinois after losing series against No. 19 Michigan

April 29, 2021

Softball After dropping three of four games in a hard-fought series against then-No. 20 nationally ranked Michigan, Northwestern looks to break its three-game skid when it faces Illinois at Sharon...

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Softball: Northwestern falls to No. 1 Michigan over the weekend, creates a three-game losing streak

April 25, 2021

Softball At the top of the third with the score tied 1-1 on Saturday, Northwestern needed a run. Luckily, junior catcher Jordyn Rudd was up at bat.  She stepped up to the plate and smashed a home...

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Softball: Northwestern prepares for crucial conference matchup against No. 20 Michigan

April 23, 2021

Softball Northwestern won nine out of 10 contests before it was swept by Minnesota. The Wildcats bounced back by winning three out of four games against Iowa last weekend.  Now, NU will look to...

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Softball: Northwestern wins three of four against Iowa with strong pitches, hits

April 20, 2021

Softball Extra-base hits. A late comeback. A grand slam. And a once-in-a-lifetime pitching performance. Last weekend, Northwestern’s series with Iowa had it all. Strong performances from the...

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