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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


Sammy Nettling looks to run from first base. The senior catcher hit two home runs in Northwestern’s series loss against Purdue.

Softball: Northwestern struggles on mound, losing 2 of 3 against Purdue

April 8, 2018

Softball Northwestern took a step back in West Lafayette, Indiana, as it lost its weekend series against Purdue, falling in the first two games, 14-6 and 6-3, before winning the final game, 17-8....

Sammy Nettling prepares to catch a pitch. Nettling has excelled at both catching and batting this season, recording hits in 11 of Northwestern’s last 13 games.

Softball: Northwestern riding 13-3 stretch following series win against Nebraska

April 2, 2018

Softball Northwestern grabbed a second Big Ten series win this weekend, taking two of three games from Nebraska. The Wildcats have won 13 of their last 16 games, beginning with a win over now-No....

Kenzie Ellis delivers a pitch. The junior pitcher will look to step up in the possible absence of fellow pitcher senior Kaley Winegarner this weekend.

Softball: Northwestern seeking consistency entering Mary Nutter Classic

February 21, 2018

Softball Coming off a disappointing showing last weekend at the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, Northwestern will have another opportunity to prove itself against quality competition at the Mary Nutter Collegiate...

Marissa Panko (left) completes a double play. The junior infielder helped spark the Wildcats’ offense against Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament.

Softball: Wildcats cruise past Purdue in Big Ten Tournament’s first round

May 11, 2017

Softball It’s not often that one inning of a softball game wholly determines its outcome. But on Thursday morning in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, No. 8 seed Northwestern scored...

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...

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