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Junior Alex Frenz picked up the win for the Huskies on Friday. Frenz is 8-6 on the season. The Huskies are 18-28 and fifth in the MAC East division.

Huskie softball drops weekend series

By Rick Green | April 30, 2018

Junior Alex Frenz picked up the win for the Huskies on Friday. Frenz is 8-6 on the season. The Huskies are 18-28 and fifth in the MAC East division.

Outfielder ready to turn season around

By Khobi Price | April 26, 2018

DeKALB — Softball junior outfielder Jessica Rio is looking to redeem herself as the regular season comes to a close.Rio has experienced more lows than highs during the 2018 season. She ranks No. 14 on the team in batting average out of 15 qualified...

Senior infielder Alaynie Woollard throws to first base in the Huskies’ 9-1 win March 30 against the University at Buffalo Bulls.

Infielder’s leadership speaks volumes

By Khobi Price | April 19, 2018

Senior infielder Alaynie Woollard throws to first base in the Huskies’ 9-1 win March 30 against the University at Buffalo Bulls.

Batter Breakdown: Sam Schmidt

By Khobi Price | April 19, 2018

Name: Sam SchmidtPosition: InfielderHometown: LombardStarted playing softball: Kindergarten“I started out playing baseball in kindergarten,” Schmidt said. “When I got to sixth grade, I switched over and started playing softball. I knew I kind of...

Softball extends losing streak

By Khobi Price | April 15, 2018

DeKalb — The softball team’s losing streak extended to six games as the Huskies lost two contests Friday against the University of Toledo Rockets in Toledo, Ohio.“Overall, we are playing well, we are just not getting a break,” said Head Coach...

Softball falters against Ball State

By Rick Green | April 12, 2018

DeKALB — The softball team lost both games of a double-header against MAC rival Ball State University Cardinals Wednesday to attain a conference record of 5-6.“I’m just a little disappointed at some of our at-bats,” said Head Coach Christina Sutcliffe....

Softball can’t close out home series

By Khobi Price | April 9, 2018

DeKALB — The softball team won one game of its three-game series against the Ohio University Bobcats Saturday and Sunday at Mary M. Bell Field.The Huskies’ (14-22, 5-4 Mid-American Conference) lone win was their first victory against Ohio since May...

Batter Breakdown: Katie Lamich

By Rick Green | April 5, 2018

Name: Katie LamichPosition: OutfielderHometown: NapervilleInteresting fact: Can move earsFavorite sports team: Chicago Cubs“I love the way they carry themselves,” Lamich said.Favorite athlete/role model: Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo“They have a...

The Huskies throw out a runner at first base in their 9-1 home win Friday against Buffalo. NIU has won four consecutive games.  

Softball extends winning streak to four

By Khobi Price | April 2, 2018

The Huskies throw out a runner at first base in their 9-1 home win Friday against Buffalo. NIU has won four consecutive games.  

Softball ends series with a loss

By Khobi Price | March 26, 2018

DeKALB — The softball team lost to the Miami University RedHawks 7-2 Sunday after its attempted rally in the sixth inning fell short.“In this game particularly, we just did not play good defense,” said Head Coach Christina Sutcliffe. “On paper,...

Softball splits first two games of series

By Rick Green | March 23, 2018

The softball team split a double header against the Miami RedHawks Friday to open up conference play after only allowing one run on the day.“Anytime you give up one run in two games you’re doing something right,” said Head Coach Christina Sutcliffe.Friday...

Softball suffering tough start

By Khobi Price | March 22, 2018

The softball team needs to make significant improvements as it turns its focus to the start of Mid-American Conference play.“The dimmest spot is definitely, obviously, our record,” said Head Coach Christina Sutcliffe. “We started out a lot slower...