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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

Surrounded by her teammates, NIU softball sophomore shortstop Alana Powell (8) runs out as her name is announced during the player introductions prior to NIU's game against Ohio University on Friday. The Huskies swept Ball State University in a doubleheader on Tuesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies sweep Cardinals on the road

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | April 1, 2025

NIU softball traveled to Ball State University on Tuesday afternoon to compete in its sixth doubleheader of the season.  Both teams kept quiet on offense until the seventh inning of Game 1, when the Huskies broke through to score two runs. The Cardinals...

Senior second baseman Jenna Turner (4) hits a pop fly to left field that was caught for the first out of the first inning. NIU was unable to get their first base hit until the fourth inning. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU loses to Ohio in softball

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | March 31, 2025

NIU softball senior second baseman Jenna Turner scores the Huskies' first run against Ohio University on Friday at Mary M. Bell in DeKalb. The Huskies defeated Ohio by a score of 9-1 on Saturday to close out a three-game weekend series. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Softball stuns Ohio University with blowout win

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | March 29, 2025

NIU softball (8-20, 3-6 MAC) pulled off a victory over Ohio University (22-9, 5-1 MAC) in Saturday’s game by a score of 9-1.  Ohio struck first in the first inning with a single from sophomore infielder Brenna Farmer, driving in Ohio’s only run...

NIU softball junior utility player Danielle "Dee Dee" Stewart catches the ball shortly after a Ohio University batter crosses first base Friday at Mary M. Bell Field in DeKalb, The Huskies fell to Ohio twice in a doubleheader, falling by a score of 8-4 in Game 1 and 10-1 in Game 2. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies drop two against Ohio

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | March 29, 2025

NIU softball kicked off its three-game series against Ohio University Friday afternoon, starting the weekend with a doubleheader. The Huskies weren’t seeing the ball well in the first game until the sixth inning, but tacking on three more runs didn’t...

NIU softball then-junior mid infielder/outfielder Jenna Turner slides into third base while a Ball State University defender attempts to tag her out on April 30. The Huskies were defeated by Northwestern University by a score of 11-2 in five innings on Wednesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Softball takes loss at Northwestern

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | March 26, 2025

NIU softball traveled to Northwestern University on Wednesday afternoon. The Huskies (7-18, 2-4 MAC) scored two quick runs to start the game off with a bang, but the Wildcats (15-11, 4-0 B1G) responded relentlessly. 11 runs in the first two innings set...

NIU softball head coach Kathryn Gleason high-fives an NIU softball player during an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies were defeated by Miami University twice in a doubleheader on Saturday, dropping their third game straight. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball leaves doubleheader against Miami winless, drops third straight

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | March 22, 2025

NIU softball concluded its three-game series against the Miami University RedHawks on Saturday in a doubleheader.  The Huskies (7-17, 2-4 MAC) dropped both games despite nearly rallying a comeback in Game 1 and taking Miami to extra innings in Game...

NIU softball then-sophomore pitcher Lily Cassell prepares to pitch at Mary M. Bell Field last spring. The Huskies fell to Miami University (OH) by a score of 5-3 on Friday, kicking off a three-game series against the RedHawks. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball stunned by Miami in Oxford

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | March 22, 2025

NIU softball kicked off its three-game series at Miami University (OH) on Friday afternoon. The Huskies (7-15, 2-2 MAC) held onto the lead through five innings, but the Miami Redhawks (14-15, 4-0 MAC) homered twice in the sixth inning to take the lead.  Despite...

NIU softball senior middle infielder and outfielder Jenna Turner catches a softball with her right foot on second base during an exhibition game during the fall. The Huskies split wins on Monday in a doubleheader against Lindenwood University. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball splits doubleheader against Lindenwood

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | February 24, 2025

NIU softball took on Lindenwood University Monday afternoon in a doubleheader. The Huskies (5-8, 0-0 MAC) held onto the lead in Game 1 until the LWU Lions (5-7, 0-0 OVC) launched two balls out of the park in the sixth inning to take control. Unable to...

NIU head softball coach Kathryn Gleason directs NIU senior outfielder Jenna Turner while at third base during an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies split a doubleheader on Sunday, winning a 3-0 game against the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and falling to Saint Louis University by a score of 6-0. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies overcome Phoenix, fall to Billikens in doubleheader

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | February 24, 2025

NIU softball split Sunday’s doubleheader in St. Charles, Missouri, improving to 4-7 on the season. The Huskies won a 2-0 game against the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix (4-4) in Game 1 before losing a 6-0 shutout against the Saint Louis University...

NIU then-sophomore Lily Cassell prepares to pitch to a batter during the 2024 spring season. The Huskies fell to the University of Mississippi Sunday by a score of 6-0. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball unable to keep up with Ole Miss

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | February 17, 2025

NIU softball played in their last game of the Ragin' Cajuns Tournament Sunday morning against the University of Mississippi Rebels (now 8-3). NIU (3-6) couldn’t create offensive opportunities, and Ole Miss senior pitcher Brianna Lopez (4-0) stayed undefeated...

NIU softball head coach Kathryn Gleason talks to a Huskie softball player during an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies defeated the University of Central Arkansas 4-0 before falling 4-1 against the University of Louisiana on the first day of the Ragin’ Cajuns Tournament. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball splits doubleheader in first day of the Ragin’ Cajuns Tournament

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | February 15, 2025

NIU softball (3-4) began play at the Ragin’ Cajuns Tournament on Friday. In a doubleheader in Lafayette, Louisiana, they faced off against the University of Central Arkansas and the University of Louisiana. The Huskies dominated against Central Arkansas...

NIU softball head coach Kathryn Gleason consults senior mid infielder/outfielder Jenna Turner, serving as the third base coach in an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies continued to compete in the Ragin' Cajuns on Saturday, falling to Sam Houston State University by a score of 1-0. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball falls short to Sam Houston in narrow shutout loss

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | February 15, 2025

NIU softball (3-5) fell to the Sam Houston State University Bearkats (4-5) Saturday by a score of 1-0 in a pitcher's duel, where strong performances on the mound kept both sides contesting.   “We had great pitching performances by Hannah (Bolly)...

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