![Sophomore right fielder Fiona Crane (26) throws the ball infield after catching the foul against the fence line in right field while senior center fielder Ellis Erickson (23) and junior second baseman Jenna Turner (4) cheer her on in the field. NIU softball was defeated 9-3 by the University at Buffalo Bulls Sunday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SB-Kent-29-17-1-1200x800.jpg)
Softball drops home series against Buffalo
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| April 22, 2024
![Junior middle infielder/outfielder Avery Carnahan high fives NIU assistant coach Alaynie Woollard on March 27 at Mary M. Bell Field. Carnahan hit a 3-run single against the University at Buffalo as NIU softball split Saturdays doubleheader. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Carnahan-3-27-24.png)
Softball splits home doubleheader against Buffalo
By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
| April 21, 2024
![A graphic shows senior infielder Caitlyn Shumaker as the Huskie of the Week. Shumaker broke NIUs stolen base record and went 6-for-10 to lead the Huskies to their first series win of the 2024 season. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/HOTW-Caitlyn-Shumaker-1.png)
Shumaker steals Huskie of the Week honors
By Northern Star Sports Staff
| April 1, 2024
![Senior third baseman Caitlyn Shumaker (3) rounds first base after hitting a single to left field against Kent State Saturday. Shumaker broke the NIU softball career record of 61 stolen bases. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Shumaker-first-base.png)
Shumaker swipes NIU’s stolen bases record
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| April 1, 2024
![Senior catcher/outfielder Ellis Erickson rounds third base in an NIU softball home game against Kent State University on Friday. Erickson scored the game-winning run to seal the Huskies 3-2 walk-off victory over the Golden Flashes. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SB-Kent-29-07-1200x847.jpg)
Shumaker walks off Kent State to snap losing skid
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| March 30, 2024
![Senior pitcher Claire Norred (19) throws the opening pitch at Mary M. Bell Field Tuesday. The Huskies lost their home opener 17-5 to DePaul. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SB-DePaul-3-1200x800.jpg)
Softball goes cold in home opener, loses 6th straight
By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
| March 26, 2024
![Then NIU junior infielder Caitlyn Shumaker (3) points to communicate with a coach before an inning on March 31, 2023. Shumaker scored the winning run against College of the Holy Cross Saturday on a bunt from freshman outfielder Katy Ramage. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Softball_4-1_Tim-3-380x475-1.jpg)
Ramage walks off Crusaders as Huskies split Saturday action
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| March 10, 2024
![Senior infielder Caitlyn Shumaker prepares for a pitch against Western Illinois University at the Doc Halverson UNI-Dome Classic on Friday. Shumaker blasted a walk-off RBI double against Butler University Sunday. (Landon Wirt | Courtesy of UNI Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MKX_5165-1200x800.jpg)
Extra-inning walk-off sends softball over Butler
By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
| February 12, 2024
![The 2024 NIU softball team poses for its official team photo. The Huskies open their season Friday at the Doc Halverson UNI-Dome Classic, facing five teams in three days. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Softball-Team.jpg)
Hungry for crown: Softball chases conference conquest
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| February 7, 2024
Softball opens conference play with doubleheader split
By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
| March 20, 2023
Softball splits doubleheader in final day of Saint Louis tournament
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| March 13, 2023
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