NIU softball split its second and final day of action at the Hilltopper Spring Fling on Sunday to finish its third weekend out of 2024 with a 1-3 record.
The Huskies (4-10) defeated the University of Dayton (7-5) before falling to Western Kentucky...
By Lucas Didier, Assistant Sports Editor
| February 18, 2024
NIU softball (3-7) fell short against the Central Michigan University Chippewas (1-4) leaving the bases loaded in the sixth and losing 6-5 to finish 1-4 in the South Alabama Tournament.
“Every loss matters,” said NIU softball head coach Christina...
NIU softball stole nine bases and struck out as many batters en route to splitting the second day of the South Alabama Invitational on Saturday in Mobile, Alabama.
The Huskies (3-6) upended the University of Alabama at Birmingham (3-4) 5-1 in the morning...
By Lucas Didier, Assistant Sports Editor
| February 12, 2024
An eighth-inning walk-off double by senior infielder Caitlyn Shumaker gave softball (2-3) a 6-5 win over Butler University (1-4) before Drake University (4-1) delivered the Huskies a 7-2 loss
GAME 1: NIU 6, BUTLER 5
A pitcher’s duel was in full...
Seven different Huskies crossed home plate as NIU used early domination over an in-state rival to begin 2024 in the win column.
NIU softball (1-0) successfully fended off a late comeback Friday to outlast Western Illinois University (0-1) 8-6 in the...
DeKALB – When asked about her team’s strengths, NIU softball head coach Christina Sutcliffe offered three words to describe her team: gritty, spunky and fast.
Guided by its 12th-year skipper, NIU will look to use that grit, spunk and speed in 2024...
DeKALB – NIU softball head coach Christina Sutcliffe has announced the signing of six new women’s softball recruits for the 2025 season, NIU Athletics announced on Tuesday.
Columbia High School senior Jaylyn Brister is poised to make her Huskie...
By Sana Polizzi, Sports Reporter
| October 26, 2023
Softball Head Coach Christina Sutcliffe has announced Hannah Clark as the new assistant coach.
“Hannah brings a remarkable blend of expertise and passion to our program," Sutcliffe said in an NIU Athletics press release. "As a former prestigious...
DeKALB – NIU softball (24-24, 13-12 MAC) secured a game three victory over the University at Buffalo (12-35, 6-17 MAC) Sunday at Nan Harvey Field behind freshman pitcher Danielle Stewart’s strong pitching performance.
After winning Games 1 and...
DeKALB – NIU (23-24,12-12 MAC) softball split the first two games of a three-game weekend series against the University at Buffalo (12-34, 6-16 MAC) Saturday at Nan Harvey Field.
GAME 1
Game 1 in Saturday's doubleheader ended in a narrow 3-2...
DeKALB – After dropping game one 5-4, NIU softball (22-23, 11-11 MAC) came back to win game two 8-4 and split the doubleheader against the Western Michigan University Broncos (16-23, 10-10 MAC) Wednesday. Senior infielder Kelly Walinski belted a sixth...
DeKALB – NIU softball’s (21-22, 10-10 MAC) comeback bid fell short, losing 7-6 to the Western Michigan University Broncos (15-22, 9-9 MAC) Tuesday. A complete game from junior pitcher Rissa Bajusz helped the Broncos win the first of the three-game...
