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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


Rachel Lewis throws the ball. The sophomore second baseman hit two home runs this weekend

Softball: Pitching staff carries Northwestern to 3-1 weekend at Stanford Invitational

March 4, 2019

Softball STANFORD, Calif. — Any inconsistencies Northwestern’s offense has have been covered up by the Wildcats’ stellar pitching staff. NU pitchers allowed three runs, just one of which...

Morgan Newport goes into her windup. The junior and the rest of the Cats’ pitching staff have performed well so far this season.

Softball: Northwestern looks to keep momentum going at Stanford Invitational

February 27, 2019

Softball At 11-3, Northwestern is off to its best 14-game start since 2008, the last year the Wildcats won the Big Ten and the last time they appeared in an NCAA Super Regional. This weekend,...

Cross Country: Three Wildcats in position for NCAA Prelims qualification

April 6, 2015

Cross Country It was a busy and successful Easter weekend in the Bay Area for Northwestern. The Wildcats' top runners split up to compete at the Stanford Invitational and San Francisco State Distance...

Northwestern competes during the cross country season. For the first time ever, the NCAA has sponsored the Wildcats for a track season in the winter and spring.

Cross Country: After gaining NCAA sponsorship, Wildcats expect most exciting track season yet

February 17, 2015

Spring Sports Guide Northwestern will start the spring track season with NCAA sponsorship for the first time. In previous seasons, NU competed in track meets to sustain fitness and supplement training...

April Likhite took over Northwestern’s cross country program when it was resurrected in 1998 and coached the Wildcats until 2001. Then, after leaving for a few years, she returned in 2007. During both tenures, she has kept the program stable despite structural disadvantages.

Cross Country: Northwestern takes aim at competitive indoor, outdoor track schedules

February 5, 2015

Cross Country Coach April Likhite has scheduled the most competitive slate of track meets for Northwestern in her tenure, giving her runners a chance to run against the same athletes they faced...

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