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Sophomore Emily Norton pitches in an April game against Eastern Michigan University.

Softball gets first win in years in MAC Tournament

By Matt Hopkinson | May 8, 2013

For the first time since the 2009-2010 season, softball has recorded a win in the MAC Tournament. The Huskies (25-29, 14-8 MAC) secured a victory over Miami (Ohio) in its first matchup of the 2013 tournament in a familiar fashion, coming back from a deficit...

Sophomore Allyson Hecht swings at bat on April 13, 2012 during a game against University of Buffalo.

Softball drops double header over weekend

By Matt Hopkinson | April 7, 2013

Softball had a rough road trip in its return to MAC play, as it dropped a double header to Ball State and a two-game series to Miami Ohio. The Huskies (11-23, 1-5 MAC) could not match the offense in their two games against Ball State (22-11 7-0 MAC),...

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Broncos sweep Huskies over weekend

By James Cantagallo | May 6, 2012

NIU softball went to Western Michigan this weekend with hopes of claiming a spot in the MAC Tournament. However, the Huskies were swept by the Broncos and lost by 5–3 Saturday and 4–2 Sunday, bringing their season to an end. In game one Saturday,...

Softball wins one game over weekend

By James Cantagallo | April 29, 2012

On a weekend that had big MAC Tournament implications for the NIU softball, it as was only able to win one game. The Huskies split their games with MAC East leading Bowling Green and dropped both games to Toledo. Dani Parrish led NIU in its 4–3 game...

NIU pitcher Allyson Hecht returns to the mound as Northwestern first baseman Adrienne Monka rounds third following her first of two home runs. Monka was 3-for-3 with 5 RBIs in the Cats' victory over the Huskies.

Softball drops home finale

By Brian Thomas | April 25, 2012

In its final game at Mary M. Bell Field this season, NIU softball lost its sixth game in a row at the hands of Northwestern 12-3. “The team is fine,” said NIU coach Lindsay Chouinard. “I thought they came out good today. They were positive, had...

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Flames burn Huskies in Chicago

By Brian Thomas | April 18, 2012

Looking for its third consecutive win, NIU softball took on the UIC Flames in Chicago Wednesday. The Huskies (18-24, 6-6 MAC) came up short and fell to the Flames 6-1. “UIC did a great job today,” said NIU coach Lindsay Chouinard. “Their pitchers...

Softball splits weekend games at home

By Brian Thomas | April 15, 2012

In its four game homestand against Buffalo and Kent State over the weekend, NIU softball won two out of four. The Huskies (18-23, 6-6 MAC) lost both of their games against the Bulls Friday in a double-header, 7-3 and 8-3. In the first game, Buffalo scored...