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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


Lily Novak prepares to hit. The first baseman was honored for her four-year career in Sunday’s Senior Day win.

Softball: Cats sweep Purdue, honor Nelson and Novak

April 21, 2019

Softball Will Northwestern ever stop sweeping? It doesn’t seem like it. The No. 23 Wildcats accomplished their fifth series sweep of the season with three wins over Purdue this weekend, extending...

Lily Novak takes up her stance. The senior hit a walk-off home run to secure a sweep for the Wildcats against Wisconsin.

Softball: Wildcats sweep Wisconsin, stay undefeated in Big Ten

April 14, 2019

Softball From small ball to slugfests to an extra-innings walk-off homer, Northwestern did it all this weekend in its sweep of Wisconsin, which continued the Wildcats’ 11- game win streak and guaranteed...

Kenna Wilkey takes a swing. The sophomore was confident about the Cats’ chances heading into a weekend series with Wisconsin.

Softball: Wildcats look to stay atop Big Ten in series against Wisconsin

April 11, 2019

Softball This weekend, Northwestern will try to defend its first-place standing and perfect record in the Big Ten as fourth-place Wisconsin comes to town for what will be a decisive series. The...

2019 Spring Sports Preview

2019 Spring Sports Preview

February 20, 2019

As Wildcats’ spring teams get into full swing, catch up on major storylines and top teams in our spring sports overview here.

Morgan Nelson follows through. The senior is one of many returning starters for NU.

Softball: Northwestern looks to build on its best season in 10 years

February 6, 2019

Softball Last year, Northwestern enjoyed its best season since 2008, finishing 38-19 and advancing to the championship game of both the Big Ten Tournament and the NCAA Athens Regional. Expectations...

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