IN PICTURES: Softball starts home series strong

Tim Dodge

Huskie second baseman Sam Mallinder (18) and freshman outfielder Ally Rodriguez (1) scream and cheer as CMU redshirt senior catcher Samantha Mills (3) walks in to the dugout at the end of their game on April 1. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

By Tim Dodge and Mingda Wu
April 3, 2023

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Tim Dodge
NIU freshman utility player Danielle Stewart (22) reaches for the ball as junior catcher Ellis Erickson (23) passes it to here at home plate during NIU Softball's game against Central Michigan University Friday at Mary M. Bell Field. The Huskies beat CMU 6-5 for their only win of the three game series. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)