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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Opinion: Softball sees one of most impressive seasons in history

By Christopher Loggins | April 28, 2016

Softball is on pace to make a run at its first 40-win season since 1993, and this season stands as one of the most impressive campaigns the team has had in quite some time.The Huskies (32-13, 12-5 MAC) proved to be a team on the rise in 2015, ending the...

Softball on pace to finish with most wins in 16 years

By Christopher Loggins | April 21, 2016

Softball will look to climb back to the top of the MAC West this week as it takes on Eastern Michigan University in a series starting at 1 p.m. Friday in Ypsilanti, Mich.The Huskies (28-13) have lost five of their last 10 games after a 14-game winning...

Softball goes 1-2 in conference series with Broncos

By Keelen Holcomb | April 18, 2016

Softball (28-13, 9-5 MAC) faced Western Michigan University (18-19) in a three game series over the weekend, losing the first two games but ending with a victory Saturday.The Huskies held an early 3-0 lead in game one Friday but could not close the game...

Freshman pitcher Alex Frenz in a complete game in a loss to Kent State on April 3. Frenz struck out nine and gave up two runs on Friday against Akron.

Softball splits doubleheader with Akron

By Keelen Holcomb | April 11, 2016

Softball (26-11, 6-3 MAC) finished up the weekend with a doubleheader against the University of Akron on Friday, splitting the series 1-1 before the final game of the series was cancelled due to inclement weather.Game 1Freshman pitcher Alex Frenz stepped...

Softball falls short in series against Kent State

By Keelen Holcomb | April 7, 2016

Softball (23-10, 4-2 MAC) struggled over the weekend, losing two out of three games in a series against Kent State University.The first game of the series on Friday turned out to be a low-scoring affair. The Huskies stepped up defensively, holding Kent...

Senior catcher Emily Naegele looks at the first base coach between pitches.

Naegele sets new home run record

By Christopher Loggins | April 7, 2016

Senior catcher Emily Naegele looks at the first base coach between pitches.

Softball plays first home games of season, goes 1-2 against Kent State

Softball plays first home games of season, goes 1-2 against Kent State

By Atlee Hargis | April 4, 2016

Freshman outfielder Jenny Van Geertry touches home plate after smacking a home run to center field during the fifth inning. Van Geertry contributed two RBI’s during Sunday’s game but it was not enough as the Huskies lost to Kent State 4-3.

Softball players focus on opponents as MAC matchups resume

By Keelen Holcomb | March 31, 2016

Softball (22-8) will resume MAC matchups this weekend as it faces off against Kent State University (20-7) in a three-game series.The Huskies have hit the ball well as of late, scoring at least eight runs in five of their last nine games. They’ve also...

8 games to go to this week

By Northern Star staff | March 28, 2016

Tennis, baseball and softball will be playing at home this week. Here are eight games and activities to catch this weekend:Friday• Women’s tennis vs. Miami University - 11 a.m. at the West Tennis Courts• Spring Sports Bash - 1-3 p.m. behind the...

Softball reaches 14-win streak after MAC matches

By Christopher Loggins | March 28, 2016

Softball (22-7, 3-0 MAC) increased its historic winning streak to 14 games after sweeping a three-game series against Bowling Green State University in the first week of conference play.The two teams began the series with a game Friday as the Huskies...

Softball starts conference play with series against Bowling Green

By Keelen Holcomb | March 24, 2016

Softball (19-7) will head to Ohio this weekend as it opens conference play with a three-game series against fifth place Bowling Green State University.The Huskies have caught fire as of late, winning their last 11 games dating back to a March 11 win over...

Softball looks to keep win streak

By Keelen Holcomb | March 3, 2016

Softball (6-4) will look to improve on a 4-1 weekend as the team heads to St. Louis for the Cancer Awareness Tournament at Saint Louis University.The Huskies are set to play four games, opening against the University of Missouri-Kansas City.“I think...

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