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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


Several Wildcats converse in the circle. Northwestern was shut down in a series sweep at Minnesota this weekend.

Softball: Northwestern swept by Minnesota in weekend series

April 16, 2017

Softball Coming off a strong showing against local rival Loyola and a series win against Maryland, Northwestern seemed ready to challenge one of the top teams in the country. But it was not. The...

Marissa Panko runs the bases. The junior infielder and the Wildcats took down local rival Loyola on Wednesday.

Softball: Wildcats top local rival Loyola, prepare for daunting weekend

April 12, 2017

Softball Northwestern picked up one road win this week. Getting more will be a challenge. The Wildcats (16-20, 3-6 Big Ten) pushed past Loyola (18-18) on Wednesday, handling the host Ramblers 6-3...

Anna Petersen swings at a pitch. Petersen hit eight RBIs in last weekend’s series against Maryland and was named the Big Ten Player of the Week.

Softball: Northwestern carries first series win of season into Loyola

April 11, 2017

Softball Days after winning its first series of the season against Maryland, Northwestern will attempt to add onto its momentum in a non-conference game at Loyola on Wednesday afternoon. The Wildcats...

Anna Petersen takes a swing. The senior outfielder led the Wildcats to a series win against Maryland.

Softball: Petersen leads offensive charge in rebound against Maryland

April 9, 2017

Softball After alternating between fifth and seventh in the lineup a week ago, senior right fielder Anna Petersen was installed as the clean-up hitter for this weekend’s series against Maryland. She...

Lily Novak swings through the ball. The sophomore infielder and the Wildcats were shut out three times in weekend losses.

Softball: Wildcats shut down at Michigan

April 2, 2017

Softball Northwestern put up several big numbers offensively in its first 29 games — 11 runs against North Carolina State, 10 against Long Beach State and 10 more against Illinois-Chicago — and...

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