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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 12, 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...

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

Softball prepares for 2022 campaign

By Jordan Radloff | February 10, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU softball team is gearing up for the start of their 2022 season. Head coach Christina Sutcliffe and her athletes look to build off of lessons learned last season while going into a third year of working against COVID-19 protocols. In...

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

Softball finishes home stand with win over Valpo

By Abby Hostman | April 16, 2021

DeKALB — NIU softball defeated the Valparaiso University Crusaders 9-3 Wednesday to wrap up a five-game home stand.  A seven-run third inning sparked NIU to victory. With the score tied at 2 after two frames,  junior infielder Bianca Barone hit...

Softball takes 4 of 5 in the Billiken Spring Tournament

Softball drops three of four against Kent State

By Justin Kelley | March 29, 2021

DeKalb — The softball team held its first home series of the season March 26-28 against the Kent State University Golden Flashes. This was NIU’s first home series since the 2019 season when they played the Western Michigan University Broncos on May...

Softball comes up short in doubleheader

Softball comes up short in doubleheader

By Matt Boecker | March 12, 2020

DeKALB — Softball dropped both games in its doubleheader Wednesday against the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Spartans. After winning their last game, the Huskies were hoping to keep the positive momentum rolling. But a bad Wednesday in...

NIU softball drops five straight games in Memphis

By Jemea Green | March 1, 2020

DeKALB — The softball team struggled this past weekend at the Blues City Classic Tournament in Memphis, Tennessee, ending the tournament 0-5. Friday Game One The Huskies could not get into a rhythm on offense against the University of North Alabama...

NIU softball looks ahead to Memphis tournament

NIU softball looks ahead to Memphis tournament

By Jemea Green | February 26, 2020

DeKALB – The softball team will travel to Memphis, Tennessee, to play five games in the Blues City Classic on Friday through Sunday. The Huskies went 4-1 in their last tournament, raising their overall record to 5-5. NIU won their first three games...

NIU softball reaches .500 after four wins in Coastal Carolina Tournament

By Jemea Green | February 18, 2020

DeKALB — The softball team finished the 2020 Battle of the Beach tournament with a 4-1 record to improve its overall record to 5-5. Friday game one — NIU 8, Delaware State 5NIU’s big first inning gave it the advantage over the Delaware State University...