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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...

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

Softball loses two, wins one game in midweek Ball State series

By Jordan Radloff | April 6, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU softball team faced off against Ball State Tuesday and Wednesday in DeKalb, falling in two games and picking up one win. Tuesday: Ball State 13, NIU 3 Ball State scored multiple runs in each inning of a five-inning game Tuesday...

Senior infielder and catcher Katie Keller assumes her batting stance during a game. (NIU Athletics)

Huskies swept in three softball games at Akron

By Jordan Radloff | April 3, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU softball team lost both games of a doubleheader Saturday and another game Sunday at the University of Akron. Saturday, game one: Akron 12, NIU 2 The Huskies only scored a total of three runs on Saturday compared to Akron’s total...

NIU softball head coach Christina Sutcliffe praises Katie Kellers work ethic and ability to lead others to success.

Softball drops doubleheader to Miami in first home series

By Jordan Radloff | March 25, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU softball team lost both five-inning games of a doubleheader against Miami University (Ohio) Friday in their first home series at Mary M. Bell Field in DeKalb. Miami tallied a combined 18 hits in both games over NIU total of five...

Senior catcher Katie Keller is the team captain of the NIU softball team for the 2022 season.

Katie Keller strives to help others, stay humble with softball success

By Jordan Radloff | March 24, 2022

Earning prestigious awards, records and titles can be a very rewarding experience for collegiate athletes. For senior catcher and team captain, Katie Keller, every milestone or acknowledgment earned comes with an opportunity to motivate herself and her...

Then-junior infielder Bianca Barone hits one down the third-base line April 9, 2021 against the Western Michigan University Broncos.

Softball gains two wins and one loss at Bowling Green

By Jordan Radloff | March 20, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU softball team won both games of a doubleheader in their first day playing against Bowling Green State University Friday in Bowling Green, Ohio, but lost the third game of the series on Sunday after it was rescheduled from a Saturday...

The NIU softball team lost two games to EIU and a game to SIUE this past weekend at the SIU Tournament

Softball drops three games at SIU Tournament

By Jordan Radloff | March 14, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU softball team lost all three games at the Southern Illinois University Tournament on Sunday and Monday, marking their first weekend of the season without a win. The Huskies faced off against Eastern Illinois University both days and...

Senior infielder and catcher Katie Keller assumes her batting stance during a game. (NIU Athletics)

Softball beats Knights, loses to Governors on both days at Austin Peay

By Jordan Radloff | March 5, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU softball team continues to keep an even 6-6 season record after the second day of the Austin Peay Tournament, defeating Bellarmine University twice and falling to Austin Peay State University in back-to-back days. MAC honors Katie...

Senior infielder and catcher Katie Keller assumes her batting stance during a game. (NIU Athletics)

Softball ends Frost Classic with 4-4 overall record

By Jordan Radloff | February 26, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU softball team won both matchups on the first day of the Frost Classic Tournament Friday in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Huskies came out on top with a 6-1 victory over the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga followed by a 10-3 win...

Senior infielder and catcher Katie Keller assumes her batting stance during a game. (NIU Athletics)

Huskies topple Indiana, fall to FAU in second day at Boca Raton

By Jordan Radloff | February 13, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU softball team came back strong for their second day at the Florida Atlantic University First-Pitch Classic Saturday in Boca Raton, Florida. The evening of softball action saw the Huskies secure a big win against Indiana University,...

Senior infielder and catcher Katie Keller assumes her batting stance during a game. (NIU Athletics)

Softball opens 2022 with double losses

By Jordan Radloff | February 12, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU softball team dropped the first two games of their 2022 season Friday on the first day of the Florida Atlantic University First-Pitch Classic in Boca Raton, Florida. The Huskies narrowly avoided a shutout in their 8-1 loss to Ohio State...