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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

Naegele transitioning well

By Frank Gogola | March 17, 2014

Sophomore catcher Emily Naegele is on the fast track to success in her first season.Naegele took over catching duties at the start of the season and has played in all 20 games. Not only has she become a key cog in the offense and defense, but she’s...

Softball drops six of nine games over spring break

By Frank Gogola | March 16, 2014

Softball picked up three wins during spring break, but it also dropped six games during that stretch.The Huskies (9-11) posted a 1-2 record at the Shocker Softball Classic March 8 and 9 in Wichita, Kan., dropped a doubleheader Tuesday in Kansas City,...

Softball preparing for conference ‘grind’

By Frank Gogola | March 5, 2014

Softball will nearly double the 11 games it played in the first month of its season over spring break.The Huskies (6-5) will play nine games in eight days over spring break. They will play two four-game tournaments and square off in their first non-tournament...

Softball goes 1-1 in rain shortened tournament

By Frank Gogola | March 2, 2014

Softball split a pair of games Saturday at the Evansville Tournament, as it had a hard time finding the all-around consistency it has looked for this season.The Huskies (6-5) beat the Northern Kentucky Norse (1-10), 4-3, Saturday in Evansville, Ind. They...

Softball puts offense, defense to test

By Frank Gogola | February 27, 2014

Softball will look to keep the hits coming with a four-game weekend tournament.The Huskies (5-4) will take on the Northern Kentucky Norse (1-8) at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and the Evansville Purple Aces (5-4) at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in Evansville, Ind., in...

Softball takes three of four in tournament

By Frank Gogola | February 23, 2014

Softball (5-4) took three out of four games this weekend after inclement weather forced scheduling changes.The Huskies swept Friday’s games against the Fairfield Stags and the Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex...

Senior Nicole Gremillion pitches during a game March 30. Softball is heading to Florida for a five-team tournament this weekend.

Softball set for tourney

By Frank Gogola | February 19, 2014

Softball is taking its talents to Florida for its second five-game tournament this month.The Huskies (2-3) will partake in the Disney Diamond 9 Citrus Classic this weekend. The tournament, which will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex...

Softball loses 3 of 5

By Frank Gogola | February 9, 2014

Softball had its share of ups and downs this weekend, as it managed two wins in its season-opening, five-game tournament.The Huskies opened the FAU Kick-Off Classic with a split decision against Louisville and Florida Atlantic Friday in Boca Raton, Fla....

Softball ready for first game of season.

By Frank Gogola | February 5, 2014

Softball is getting back in the swing of things following a successful season with a deep run in the Mid-American Conference tournament.Under the guidance of first-year head coach Christina Sutcliffe, the Huskies (27-31, 14-8 MAC) advanced to the MAC...

Around the League: Part 3

Around the League: Part 3

By Jacob Onak | July 30, 2013

Salary information was obtained by request upon the universities. The idea was spawned from the Northern Star salary issue. The sports staff will compare the rest of the NIU head coaches to other head coaches from the MAC so the public has an idea of...

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Sutcliffe ups the ante

By Matt Hopkinson | June 19, 2013

The softball team came within two games of winning a MAC championship title this year. Under new head coach Christina Sutcliffe, the squad turned in eight more wins than in the previous season, including a winning ledger at home and a vastly improved...

Junior Nicole Gremillion runs to third base on May 5 to help the team win 4-5 against Bowling Green University.

Softball takes win from top-seeded Ball State

By Matt Hopkinson | May 9, 2013

In a pitcher’s duel, the softball team knocked off the top-seeded Ball State squad. Ball State ran out their MAC Freshman of the Year, pitcher Nicole Steinbach, who came in with six shutouts, 19 complete games and a 2.13 ERA. NIU countered with its...

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