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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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Sports Quiz: How well have you kept up with Northwestern sports this spring?

May 1, 2023
Try your hand at this week's news quiz to test your knowledge of Northwestern Athletics.
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Softball: No. 18 Northwestern sweeps Nebraska, clinches share of Big Ten regular-season title

April 30, 2023

On May 6, 2022, Northwestern’s softball program felt excitement for the first time since 2008: the Wildcats were the outright Big Ten regular season champions, finishing with an 18-3 record against their...

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Softball: What to Watch For: Northwestern looks to continue win streak this weekend versus Nebraska

April 27, 2023

After taking a 2-1 series win against Big Ten competitor Michigan last weekend, Northwestern will return to Sharon J. Drysdale Field this weekend to host Nebraska in its final homestand of the 2023 season. The...

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Softball: No. 20 Northwestern sweeps Wisconsin, extends win streak to eight

April 16, 2023

No. 20 Northwestern (28-9, 13-1 Big Ten) completed its third consecutive sweep this weekend, winning three games against Wisconsin (22-14, 7-5 Big Ten). The Wildcats swept Penn State (23-13, 5-9 Big...

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Softball: Why I Play: Maeve Nelson talks recruitment, Women’s College World Series

April 6, 2023

As a kindergartner, graduate student infielder Maeve Nelson's mornings began with more than just coloring and playtime. Each morning after breakfast, her father would take her to the library to read, then...

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