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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


Senior catcher Bennett Markinson swings at a pitch Tuesday against UIC. Markinson added an RBI in Northwestern’s 7-6 win.

Baseball: Northwestern hits three home runs to knock off UIC 7-6 to clinch season series

April 23, 2025

Facing off against a familiar foe, Northwestern once again counted on late-game heroics at the plate to knock off UIC 7-6. The Wildcats (18-20, 8-10 Big Ten) and Flames (11-27, 7-8 MVC) split the first...

Sophomore infielder Ryan Kucherak swings at a pitch. Kucherak had a productive weekend against Nebraska, racking up four hits and two home runs.

Baseball: Northwestern loses third consecutive conference series after dropping final games to Nebraska

April 20, 2025

For the second time in as many weekends, Northwestern relied on clutch, late-game hitting to secure a game one victory versus a conference opponent.  Last weekend, Michigan State won back-to-back contests...

Junior infielder Trent Liolis celebrates with junior infielder Owen McElfatrick after a McElfatrick home run.

Baseball: Pitching woes plague Northwestern in 27-11 loss to Northern Illinois

April 16, 2025

On a nippy afternoon with scattered clouds and wind blowing towards the fences at Rocky and Berenice Miller Park, conditions were ripe for offenses to shine. Tuesday’s matchup pitted Northwestern...

Freshman right-hander Matthew Kouser prepares to throw a pitch against Iowa last weekend.

Baseball: Offensive struggles negate strong pitching as Northwestern loses series to Michigan State

April 13, 2025

In the last two games of its series against Michigan State, Northwestern found something it had been missing. On the backs of starting freshmen left-hander Christian Forniss and right-hander Matthew Kouser,...

Northwestern runs out onto the field to celebrate its walk-off victory over Iowa.

Watson: Baseball: Northwestern’s clutch, home run hitting has made all the difference in 2025 success

April 8, 2025

If you’ve tuned into any Northwestern baseball this season, you know that the team has lived up to its nickname: the Cardiac ’Cats. Between the 2024 and 2025 squads, a change is clear. Simply put,...

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