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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Junior utility player Preston Knott stands in the batter’s box during a game earlier this season. Knott extended his hitting streak to 10 games this weekend against Illinois.

Baseball: Northwestern drops weekend sweep at Illinois

April 21, 2024

A week removed from picking up its first Big Ten conference series win in more than a year, Northwestern failed to carry momentum into this weekend, dropping three games to a hot Illinois squad.  The...

Lorenzo Rios’ helmet flies off in front of him as he slides into second.

Captured: Baseball: Northwestern dominates against Maryland in a series win

April 15, 2024

Northwestern’s 10-game losing streak is in the rear-view mirror after the weekend’s Maryland series. The Wildcats (12-20, 2-7 Big Ten) bounced back this weekend, squashing the Terrapins (23-14, 5-7)....

Sophomore infielder Owen McElfatrick prepares for a pitch. McElfatrick leads the team with 10 doubles on the season.

Baseball: Northwestern snaps 10-game losing skid with series win over Maryland

April 14, 2024

After dropping 10 consecutive games, Northwestern sprung back into the win column with a weekend series victory against Maryland. The Wildcats (12-20, 2-7 Big Ten) won Friday and Saturday’s games...

Northwestern baseball players Preston Knott and Owen McElfatrick celebrate on the field after they score.

Captured: Baseball: Northwestern drops fifth straight contest with loss to Nebraska

April 1, 2024

Pitching struggles have become an apparent thorn in Northwestern’s side as the season has started. Saturday’s contest against Nebraska was no different as the Wildcats (10-15, 0-3 Big Ten) allowed...

Freshman outfielder Jackson Freeman prepares for a pitch. Freeman collected five RBIs in Northwestern’s game against Nebraska Sunday.

Baseball: Northwestern swept by Nebraska in opening Big Ten series, but shows sign of offensive potential

March 31, 2024

They’re hot then they’re cold: Northwestern has taken a steep dive after its sweep of Texas A&M Corpus Christi less than two weeks ago. More recently, Coach Ben Greenspan’s squad went on a three-game...

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