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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


Danielle Williams prepares to hit. The freshman had four hits at the plate and pitched 23 innings in four of NU’s five NCAA Regional games this weekend.

Softball: Northwestern softball wins three elimination games en route to NCAA Super Regionals

May 20, 2019

Softball Despite being three outs away from sending Northwestern to its first NCAA Super Regional since 2008, freshman pitcher Danielle Williams didn’t seen rattled by the moment. Even after...

Lily Novak breaks out of the batter’s box. The Wildcats will host an NCAA regional this weekend for the first time in 11 years.

Softball Notebook: In just two years, Northwestern goes from missing the NCAA Tournament to hosting a regional

May 14, 2019

Softball Northwestern did not play a game Sunday, but the Wildcats still picked up their biggest win of the season. NU (43-10, 21-2 Big Ten) was announced as the 16th and final national seed on...

The Wildcats gather in a huddle. NU will face Indiana in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday.

Softball: Northwestern turns page after Minnesota series, readies for Big Ten Tournament

May 9, 2019

Softball As the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, Northwestern has the chance to make some serious noise. But the Wildcats are competing for much more than a trophy this weekend. No. 18 NU...

Northwestern faces Wisconsin earlier this season. The series was one of a mere handful of matchups between teams in the upper echelon of the Big Ten standings.

Rosenberg: The Big Ten needs to make its softball schedule more competitive

May 8, 2019

Softball The Big Ten is the only Power Five conference in which every member fields a softball team. The weather in the Midwest is often cold and wet during the late winter and early spring, limiting...

The Wildcats pack up their equipment in the dugout. NU’s dugout chants both lighten the mood around the team and keep the Cats focused.

Softball: Dugout chants keep Northwestern focused, maintain positive atmosphere

May 1, 2019

Softball Every time Lily Novak steps to the plate, the voice of trainer Natalie Meckstroth ringing out from Northwestern’s dugout is unmistakable. “Li-ly!” she’ll yell out. “No-vak!”...

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