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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


Northwestern faces Wisconsin earlier this season. The series was one of a mere handful of matchups between teams in the upper echelon of the Big Ten standings.

Rosenberg: The Big Ten needs to make its softball schedule more competitive

May 8, 2019

Softball The Big Ten is the only Power Five conference in which every member fields a softball team. The weather in the Midwest is often cold and wet during the late winter and early spring, limiting...

Julie Byrne hits the ball. The junior won both her singles matches in the Cats’ Big Ten defeats this weekend.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats fall to Minnesota, Wisconsin over weekend in historic losing streak

April 15, 2019

Women's Tennis After losing two matches last weekend to Michigan and Michigan State to crush their chances for a Big Ten regular season title, Northwestern dropped another two matches to conference...

Morgan Newport stands out in right field. The junior hit a home run and recorded the save in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday.

Softball: Balance, versatility fuel Wildcats to sweep of No. 25 Wisconsin

April 14, 2019

Softball All teams rely on their star players. But what sets the good teams apart is their balance and the ability to have people step up in multiple ways. Northwestern used that formula to perfection...

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 12, 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...

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