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Huskies open USF tournament with back-to-back wins

By Ethan Gonzales and Zachary Bertram | March 4, 2023

GAME ONE DeKALB – The Huskies’ softball team (4-7) opened up play in the University of South Florida tournament with a 1-0 statement win over the previously undefeated South Carolina Upstate University Spartans (15-1). NIU freshman utility player...

Junior Emily Dato pitches during the Huskies first game against Bradley University softball in Sept. 2022. This game was a double header, and the teams fifth game of the fall season. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Softball takes two of final three games at Liberty tournament

By Eddie Miller and Joseph Segreti | February 26, 2023

Feb. 25 DeKALB – A season-high 13 hits helped NIU softball (2-7) snap its six-game losing streak and split a doubleheader against Elon University (5-8).   GAME ONE  The Huskies won game one by a final score of 7-4, snapping a six-game losing...

Junior Emily Dato pitches during the Huskies first game against Bradley University softball in Sept. 2022. This game was a double header, and the teams fifth game of the fall season. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Softball held scoreless in first day of Liberty tournament

By Adrien De La Peña, Sports Reporter | February 25, 2023

DeKALB – Marshall University junior catcher Autumn Owen blasted two home runs en route to a  5-0 victory over NIU (1-6, 0-0). Owen hit a home run in both the first and sixth inning, going 2-for-3 with three RBIs (runs batted in). Owen accounted for...

Then-junior pitcher Delaney Ostrowski winds up a pitch during a game against Ball State University Wednesday April 6, 2022

Softball drops final three games at San Diego State Tournament

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | February 14, 2023

DeKALB – NIU softball struggled in the pitcher's circle during its final three games of the San Diego State Tournament, falling by identical final scores of 8-2 to the University of Notre Dame and California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Saturday...

Junior Emily Dato pitches during the Huskies first game against Bradley University softball in Sept. 2022. This game was a double header, and the teams fifth game of the fall season. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Huskies split opening day of San Diego State Tournament

By Ethan Gonzales and Alex Crowe | February 13, 2023

DeKALB – The Huskies softball team traveled to San Diego, California, for its first weekend tournament of the year and split its first two games against the University of Memphis and No. 22 Arizona State University. NIU was led by freshman left fielder...

Junior Emily Dato pitches during the Huskies first game against Bradley University softball in Sept. 2022. This game was a double header, and the teams fifth game of the fall season. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

NIU women’s softball places 10th in MAC preseason poll

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter | February 10, 2023

DeKalb –The start of softball season is approaching, and the annual Mid-American Conference Softball Preseason Coaches ranking poll was announced Thursday. NIU women’s softball accumulated 34 voter points and was picked to finish 10th place in the...

Senior catcher Katie Keller (left) assumes her batting stance during a game against Ball State University April 6 in DeKalb.

Softball bests UIC in non-conference bout

By Jordan Radloff | April 27, 2022

The NIU softball team beat the University of Illinois Chicago 10-8 in a single game matchup Wednesday in Chicago. How it happened NIU took the lead early and held it for the entire game, scoring one run in the first, five runs in the second and four...

Senior outfielder Kara Apato assumes her batting stance during a game against Ball State University April 6 in DeKalb.

Softball wins doubleheader at Ohio University

By Jordan Radloff | April 24, 2022

The NIU softball team won two games in a doubleheader Saturday in Athens, Ohio, at Ohio University but lost the series finale on Sunday. Saturday, game one: NIU 10, Ohio 7 The first game of the day on Saturday was a close one as the Huskies mounted...

Senior utility player Mackenzie Mahy fields and throws a ball during a game against Kent State April 16 in DeKalb.

Softball drops late game lead to DePaul

By Jordan Radloff | April 20, 2022

The NIU softball team lost a home game matchup against DePaul University on Wednesday. The final score was 11-8 for the visiting Blue Demons. How it happened NIU held a significant 6-2 lead going into the sixth inning, but DePaul was able to put together...

Then-junior pitcher Delaney Ostrowski winds up a pitch during a game against Ball State University Wednesday April 6, 2022

Softball takes one comeback win in Kent State series

By Jordan Radloff | April 16, 2022

The NIU softball team gained one win while losing two games in a weekend series against Kent State University Friday and Saturday in DeKalb. Six senior softball players, Bianca Barone, Katie Keller, Maddie Mackey, Amberly Rodriquez, Mackenzie Mahy...

Senior catcher Katie Keller (left) assumes her batting stance during a game against Ball State University April 6 in DeKalb.

This weekend in NIU Athletics: April 15

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | April 15, 2022

Baseball The NIU baseball team will have a three-game series this weekend in Rochester, Michigan, as they take on Oakland University. The Huskies dropped all four games to Central Michigan University this past week, putting them at 6-25 overall and...

Senior outfielder Kara Apato assumes her batting stance during a game against Ball State University April 6 in DeKalb.

Softball picks up a win at MAC-leader Central Michigan

By Jordan Radloff | April 10, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU softball team picked up one win in a weekend series against Mid-American Conference leader Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Saturday: CMU 4, NIU 0 The Huskies were swept in their first game of the series...