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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


Joe Hoscheit takes a swing. The senior outfielder had a good weekend, but the Wildcats dropped two of three to Illinois.

Baseball: Wildcats drop 2 of 3 crucial conference games against Illinois

April 16, 2017

Baseball In a back-and-forth series this weekend, Northwestern ended up on the losing end twice against Illinois and saw its Big Ten Tournament hopes take a major hit. The Wildcats (13-22, 3-6 Big...

Matt Hopfner readies for a pitch. The senior will look to help Northwestern improve in 2017.

Baseball: Northwestern hopes to translate changes into breakout year

February 14, 2017

Baseball While Northwestern limped to a dismal 15-39 record in coach Spencer Allen’s first season in the dugout last spring, Matt Hopfner tore up opposing pitchers to the tune of a .355 batting average. This...

Willie Bourbon stands in the batter’s box. The freshman infielder notched the Wildcats’ only extra-base hit last weekend against Penn State.

Baseball: Wildcats head to Chicago State to begin final third of season

April 18, 2016

Baseball Following a disappointing sweep, Northwestern will look to beat a familiar foe to get back on track. When the Wildcats (9-27, 2-10 Big Ten) last played Chicago State (7-28, 1-11 Western...

Jake Stolley delivers from the stretch. The senior started Sunday’s contest and struggled, giving up 4 runs in two innings, as the Wildcats allowed 11 runs total.

Baseball: Vanilla offense sputters as Northwestern gets swept by Penn State

April 17, 2016

Baseball Much to Northwestern’s dismay, Penn State brought the brooms to Evanston this weekend. The Wildcats (9-27, 2-10 Big Ten) once again fell on Sunday despite beautiful weather as the Nittany...

Willie Bourbon rounds third base after hitting a home run. The freshman leads Northwestern in RBIs with 21.

Baseball: Northwestern welcomes Penn State in potential pitchers’ duel

April 14, 2016

Baseball When Northwestern throws the first pitch of its series opener against Penn State on Friday afternoon, the forecast will call for sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-50s. As the series...

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