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NIU Softball: NIU 1st in MAC West through non-conference games

By Christopher Loggins | March 19, 2015

Softball has catapulted itself into first place in the MAC West through 24 non-conference games despite being a bit rocky at the start of the season.Softball (12-12, 0-0 MAC) went 6-4 last week. But, the Huskies began the season 6-8 in a 14-game stretch...

NIU softball: Keegan Hayes picks up MAC West Pitcher of Week honors

By Northern Star staff | March 17, 2015

Softball freshman pitcher Keegan Hayes earned MAC West Pitcher of the Week honors, the conference announced today.Hayes posted a 4-1 record with a 0.72 ERA in 29.1 innings throughout six appearances, including five starts, this past week in Florida.The...

NIU softball: Huskies take talents to Sunshine State

By Northern Star staff | March 5, 2015

Softball will spend its Spring Break in Florida, playing 12 games over a nine-day stretch.The Huskies (4-8) take on Florida A&M 11:15 a.m. and Sacred Heart 3:45 p.m. Saturday in Winter Haven, Fla. On Sunday, they’ll play Southern Illinois 3 p.m....

NIU softball: Huskies swept in Sunday doubleheader

By Northern Star staff | March 2, 2015

Softball suffered two losses to a pair of Indiana teams Sunday at the Dome at Rosemont.The Huskies (4-8) were blanked by the Indiana-Purdue Indianapolis Jaguars in the first game, losing 5-0. In the second game of the twinbill they were edged out by the...

NIU softball: Huskies play doubleheader vs. IUPUI, Butler

By Northern Star staff | March 1, 2015

Softball will play a doubleheader today after weather forced its four-game series in Martin, Tenn. to be scrapped.The Huskies (4-6) on the Indiana-Purdue Indianapolis Jaguars and the Butler Bulldogs 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. today in the Dome at Rosemont.NIU...

NIU softball: Huskies squeak out 2-3 weekend

By Northern Star staff | February 23, 2015

Softball posted its second-straight 2-3 weekend as four games were decided by one run each at the Trojan Invitational in Troy, Ala.The Huskies (4-6) were swept by the Evansville Purple Aces, 9-1, and the Troy Trojans, 5-4 in eight innings, Friday. They...

NIU softball: Huskies head to Alabama for Trojan Invitational

By Northern Star staff | February 20, 2015

Softball returns to action this weekend at the Trojan Invitational in Troy, Alabama.The Huskies open the weekend against the Evansville Purple Aces (2-7) 12:30 p.m. and the Troy Trojans (3-6) 5:30 p.m. Friday. They take on the Kennesaw State Owls (5-2)...

NIU softball: Kayti Grable named MAC West Player of the Week

NIU softball: Kayti Grable named MAC West Player of the Week

By Northern Star staff | February 10, 2015

Kayti Grable, softball sophomore first baseman, was named MAC West Player of the Week, the conference announced today.Grable, the reigning MAC Freshman of the Year, hit .500 (8-16) with three home runs, three runs scored and nine RBIs in the season-opening...

NIU softball: Huskies open 2015 with 2-3 weekend

By Northern Star staff | February 9, 2015

Softball quickly put the first day of the season in the rearview mirror as it closed a three-day tournament on a strong note.The Huskies lost to the Pittsburgh Panthers, 3-2, and the Texas State Bobcats, 14-5, Friday at the Hampton Inn & Suites Invitational...

NIU softball: Huskies open season in Texas

By Northern Star Staff | February 6, 2015

Softball opens the 2015 season with a quintet of games this weekend at the Texas State Hampton Inn & Suites Invitational in San Marcos, Texas.The Huskies take on the Pittsburgh Panthers 12:30 p.m. and the Texas State Bobcats 5:30 p.m. Friday. Then...

NIU softball: Huskies picked to finish third in MAC West

By Northern Star staff | February 3, 2015

Softball is predicted to finish third in the MAC West in the preseason poll voted on by the 12 head coaches, the conference announced today.The Huskies received one of the first first-place votes to win the MAC West. They’ve made it to the MAC Tournament...

Softball opens home portion of fall slate with 2 doubleheaders

By Frank Gogola | September 24, 2014

Softball hopes to make some progress in finding replacements for the three starting seniors who graduated after the 2014 season when the team plays a quartet of home games this weekend.The Huskies (1-0) will take on the Heartland Community College Hawks...