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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


Alcy Bush holds a runner on at first base. The junior has one of the Wildcats’ five triples this season.

Softball: Northwestern rises to the challenge, sweeps Purdue to finish .500

May 9, 2016

Northwestern left West Lafayette, Indiana, with what it came for: a sweep of Purdue and a .500 record. The weekend was all about the pitching for the Wildcats (25-25, 15-8 Big Ten) as they beat the...

Andrea Filler prepares to field before a pitch. The senior shortstop is tied for the team lead with 14 home runs.

Softball: Wildcats pull out crucial series wins against Wisconsin

May 2, 2016

Softball It may have not been the team’s strongest performance, but Northwestern’s defense pulled through in Wisconsin. The Wildcats (22-24, 12-8 Big Ten) won twice in a three-game series...

Fran Strub makes contact with a pitch. The outfielder is one of seven seniors on the team who will be celebrated during Senior Day festivities this weekend.

Softball: With season’s end looming, Wildcats seeking a rebound

April 21, 2016

Softball The Wildcats realize they can’t change the outcome of games already played, so they’re looking to the future. After being swept by Nebraska last weekend and seeing its postseason chances...

Kenzie Ellis (left) fields the ball from the circle. The freshman pitcher tossed six innings in Thursday's doubleheader nightcap.

Softball: Northwestern makes two late comebacks, sweeps doubleheader at Illinois

April 14, 2016

Softball Northwestern played 12 unspectacular innings Wednesday, but two phenomenal ones more than made up for it. The Wildcats (16-20, 7-4 Big Ten) rallied late to take game one over in-state...

Kristen Wood winds up and delivers. The senior pitcher struck out six batters in her last start against Georgia Tech.

Softball: Big win over No. 2 Michigan highlights Spring Break play

March 28, 2016

Softball The Wildcats defeated No. 2 Michigan in a wild 13-12 victory Friday, earning a signature win against one of their toughest competitors in conference play and highlighting their last two weeks...

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