![Senior infielder Caitlyn Shumaker is tagged out on a stolen base attempt on March 30 at Mary M. Bell Field. NIU softball was swept in a road doubleheader on Tuesday against Western Michigan University. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Shumaker-3-30-24.png)
Softball strikes out in Kalamazoo doubleheader
By Lucas Didier, Former Sports Editor
| April 16, 2024
![Sophomore pitcher/utility Danielle Stewart swings and hits a homerun Friday at Mary M. Bell Field. Stewart hit a home run and pitched five innings as the Huskies split Saturday's doubleheader with the University of Toledo. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Softball-Apr12-15-1200x800.jpg)
Softball splits Saturday action, wins series over Toledo
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| April 14, 2024
![Sophomore pitcher/utility Danielle Stewart (22) starts her pitching windup at Mary M. Bell Field on Friday. Stewart earned the win, pitching a complete game and recording a home run and a triple at the plate as NIU softball defeated the University of Toledo 8-3. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Softball-Apr12-02-800x1200.jpg)
Stewart pushes NIU softball over Toledo
By Lucas Didier, Former Sports Editor
| April 13, 2024
![Sophomore pitcher/utility Danielle Stewart throws to first base leading to an out against Kent State University on March 29. Stewart blasted a grand slam in a 5-3 victory over Bradley University Wednesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Danielle-Stewart-1200x800.jpg)
Softball blows lead in Game 1 against Braves, splits doubleheader
By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter
| April 10, 2024
![Junior middle infielder/outfielder Jenna Turner is called out on a stolen base attempt on March 29. The Huskies were swept in a three-game series against Ohio University on Saturday and Sunday. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Turner-3-29-24.png)
Softball swept in Ohio, drop to 10th in MAC
By Lucas Didier, Former Sports Editor
| April 7, 2024
![Senior third baseman Caitlyn Shumaker (3) rounds first base after hitting a single to left field against Kent State Saturday. Shumaker broke the NIU softball career record of 61 stolen bases. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Shumaker-first-base.png)
Shumaker swipes NIU’s stolen bases record
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| April 1, 2024
![Senior catcher/outfielder Ellis Erickson rounds third base in an NIU softball home game against Kent State University on Friday. Erickson scored the game-winning run to seal the Huskies' 3-2 walk-off victory over the Golden Flashes. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SB-Kent-29-07-1200x847.jpg)
Shumaker walks off Kent State to snap losing skid
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| March 30, 2024
![Senior pitcher Claire Norred (19) throws the opening pitch at Mary M. Bell Field Tuesday. The Huskies lost their home opener 17-5 to DePaul. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SB-DePaul-3-1200x800.jpg)
Softball goes cold in home opener, loses 6th straight
By Lucas Didier, Former Sports Editor
| March 26, 2024
![Then NIU freshman pitcher and utility player Danielle Stewart (22) reaches for the ball as then junior catcher Ellis Erickson (23) passes it at home plate during NIU Softball's home game against Central Michigan University March 31, 2023. The Huskies were swept by the University of Akron Zips, losing 7-6 in the final game of the series Sunday. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Stewart-March-31-2023-1.png)
NIU leaves Akron winless, picking up fifth-straight loss
By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter
| March 24, 2024
![NIU softball huddles up before a game against Central Michigan University on April 2, 2023. The Huskies defeated the University of Montana Grizzlies 3-1 in their final game before MAC play. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MG_9364-3-475x317-1.jpg)
Softball wins final tournament game of regular season
By Lucas Didier, Former Sports Editor
| March 11, 2024
![Then NIU junior infielder Caitlyn Shumaker (3) points to communicate with a coach before an inning on March 31, 2023. Shumaker scored the winning run against College of the Holy Cross Saturday on a bunt from freshman outfielder Katy Ramage. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Softball_4-1_Tim-3-380x475-1.jpg)
Ramage walks off Crusaders as Huskies split Saturday action
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| March 9, 2024
![Junior middle infielder/outfielder Jenna Turner walks back to the dugout March 3 against Western Kentucky University. Turner had 2 RBIs Friday as NIU lost to College of the Holy Cross and University of Montana. (Courtesy of Wyatt Richardson)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Turner-WMU-tourny-1200x893.png)
Huskies drop first two games of Montana Softball Classic
By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter
| March 9, 2024
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