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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


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!”...

Kaley Winegarner pitches. The junior pitched five innings and struck out four this weekend against Michigan State.

Softball: Northwestern picks up sixth straight sweep of the season against Michigan State

April 28, 2019

Softball Ahead of this weekend’s series against Michigan State, coach Kate Drohan said she stressed to her pitchers the importance of challenging the Spartan hitters. Northwestern’s pitchers...

Danielle Williams steps up to the plate. The freshman hit her second home run of the season against Illinois on Tuesday.

Softball: Northwestern extends winning streak to 16 with doubleheader sweep of Illinois

April 23, 2019

It doesn’t matter if the game is lopsided or tight. Northwestern just keeps finding ways to win. The No. 21 Wildcats (38-7, 17-0 Big Ten) blew out Illinois 8-0 in the opener of Tuesday’s doubleheader,...

The Cats listen as Caryl Drohan gives instructions. NU will play its final two home games of the regular season Tuesday.

Softball: Northwestern hosts hard-hitting Illinois in midweek twinbill

April 22, 2019

Softball Kate Drohan keeps saying she’s taking this final stretch of the regular season one game at a time. But with just two weeks remaining until the Big Ten Tournament, the bigger picture is becoming...

The Wildcats talk at the mound. NU will look to continue its 11-game win streak this weekend against Purdue.

Softball: Northwestern looks to stay grounded against Purdue

April 18, 2019

Softball It would be easy for Northwestern to get caught up in the excitement of last weekend’s thrilling sweep of Wisconsin. But the Wildcats have to get right back to work, as they welcome...

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