Victorious in its last three games, NIU softball came into its home game against DePaul looking to win its fourth game in-a-row.However, the Huskies (16-21, 3-5 MAC) fell to the Blue Demons, 6-1.“DePaul beat us,” said NIU coach Lindsay Chouinard....
After winning its last three games in a row, NIU softball will host DePaul Tuesday. The Huskies (15-20, 3-4 MAC) have rebounded after dropping 10 of the 11 games prior to the winning streak. “We have been getting good pitching,” said NIU coach Lindsay...
NIU Softball went on the road this weekend and won three games versus MAC foes Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan. The Huskies (16–20, 4–4 MAC) split their series with the Eagles (15–21, 4–4 MAC) Friday. NIU’s offense was shutdown by the...
Let the MAC games begin for NIU softball. The Huskies will face Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan in their first road games of the conference season. The Huskies managed one win versus Miami (Ohio) and Ball State last weekend. “The reason we did...
Opening its MAC play this weekend, NIU softball came away with one victory. The Huskies (13 – 19, 1 -3 MAC) battled in both games Friday, but were unable to come away with a win falling to Miami (Ohio) 8–5 and 7–6 in extra innings. In game one,...
After dropping its home opener Tuesday, NIU softball went back on the road for a double-header against Loyola of Chicago. The Huskies (12-16) gave up a total of 19 runs as they were swept by the Ramblers (8-12) in their two games, 10-3 and 9-1. “Loyola...
After being on the road for 25 straight games, NIU softball returned to Mary M. Bell Field Tuesday, but the homecoming was spoiled. Illinois State (19–13) rolled into DeKalb and beat the Huskies 5–0. “We should have won,” said NIU pitcher Jessica...
NIU baseball’s Kyle Glancy and women’s golf’s Allie Parthie were named the NIU Scholar Athletes of the Week for March 12 through March 18, according to a press release. Glancy, a senior, got two saves last week for the Huskies in their wins versus...
NIU softball will hit the road again this weekend when it travels to the Missouri Tournament. The Huskies (5-7) will take on Alcorn State and Boise State Saturday before playing Boise State again and Missouri Sunday. “We’re working a lot on approaching...
Megan Dortch’s father never wanted her to play just one sport when she was growing up. Dortch played soccer before she started playing softball at age 8, and she’s been playing ever since. But she didn’t start out as a pitcher. “I started off...
NIU softball split its four game series this weekend at the Coach B Classic in Carbondale. The Huskies (5-7) gave up one run in their two victories over Wright State and Western Illinois with freshman Megan Dortch on the mound. “Coach did a really good...
NIU softball will travel to Carbondale to play four games over two days this weekend in the Coach B Invitational. During the four game stretch, the Huskies will face Wright State, SIUE, Western Illinois and Southern Illinois. NIU coach Lindsay Chouinard...
