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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU softball outfielder Lia Nance returns the ball to the infield amid the Huskies matchup against Bradley University on Wednesday at Mary M. Bell Field in DeKalb. The Huskies defeated Bradley by a score of 7-6 after going into extra innings. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)

Softball walks it off in comeback versus Bradley University

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | April 17, 2025

NIU Softball (15-22, 9-8 MAC) staged a comeback Monday to take a 7-6 victory against the Bradley University Braves (18-25, 7-10 MVC) in extra innings. “We want to be the instigators,” said NIU softball head coach Kathryn Gleason. “When people...

Surrounded by her teammates, NIU softball sophomore shortstop Alana Powell (8) runs out as her name is announced during the player introductions prior to NIU's game against Ohio University on Friday. The Huskies swept Ball State University in a doubleheader on Tuesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies sweep Cardinals on the road

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | April 1, 2025

NIU softball traveled to Ball State University on Tuesday afternoon to compete in its sixth doubleheader of the season.  Both teams kept quiet on offense until the seventh inning of Game 1, when the Huskies broke through to score two runs. The Cardinals...

NIU softball senior middle infielder and outfielder Jenna Turner catches a softball while stepping on second base during an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies opened their spring season Thursday, leaving winless in a double header against Grand Canyon University. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies swept by Grand Canyon to open softball season

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | February 7, 2025

NIU softball kicked off their season Thursday night on the road against the Grand Canyon University Antelopes (2-0) in the Grand Canyon Tournament. Game 1 saw the Huskies struggle at the plate, as the Antelopes threw 10 total strikeouts between three...

Sophomore catcher/utility Cara Cruthers (16) makes contact on March 29 at Mary M. Bell Field. NIU softball split Saturday's doubleheader with Bowling Green State University as each game was ended by mercy rule. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU and Bowling Green swap wins in doubleheader

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | April 28, 2024

NIU softball (17-30, 8-15 MAC) wrapped up its three-game series against the Bowling Green University Falcons (6-34, 3-19 MAC) trading blowout wins in Saturday’s doubleheader.  GAME 1: FALCONS 11 | HUSKIES 3 Faulty Huskie pitching and efficient...

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