![Sophomore pitcher/utility Danielle Stewart (22) starts her pitching windup at Mary M. Bell Field on April 12. Stewart recorded the first no-hitter since 2006 in a win against Bowling Green State University Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Softball-Apr12-02-1-800x1200.jpg)
Stewart pitches no-hitter, NIU blanks Bowling Green
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| April 27, 2024
![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
![Sophomore pitcher/utility Danielle Stewart swings and hits a homerun Friday at Mary M. Bell Field. Stewart hit a home run and pitched five innings as the Huskies split Saturdays doubleheader with the University of Toledo. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Softball-Apr12-15-1200x800.jpg)
Softball splits Saturday action, wins series over Toledo
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| April 14, 2024
![Sophomore pitcher/utility Danielle Stewart (22) starts her pitching windup at Mary M. Bell Field on Friday. Stewart earned the win, pitching a complete game and recording a home run and a triple at the plate as NIU softball defeated the University of Toledo 8-3. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Softball-Apr12-02-800x1200.jpg)
Stewart pushes NIU softball over Toledo
By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
| April 13, 2024
![Sophomore pitcher/utility Danielle Stewart throws to first base leading to an out against Kent State University on March 29. Stewart blasted a grand slam in a 5-3 victory over Bradley University Wednesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Danielle-Stewart-1200x800.jpg)
Softball blows lead in Game 1 against Braves, splits doubleheader
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
| April 11, 2024
![NIU senior infielder Caitlyn Shumaker throws the ball during the Huskies’ 11-2 loss to Western Kentucky University in five innings Sunday at the WKU Softball Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky. NIU’s defeat sent the Huskies home with a 1-3 record at the Hilltopper Spring Fling. (Courtesy of Wyatt Richardson)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_1187-1200x900.jpg)
Softball splits weekend finale in Western Kentucky
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| March 3, 2024
![Then NIU freshman pitcher and utility player Danielle Stewart (22) reaches for the ball as then junior catcher Ellis Erickson (23) passes it at home plate during NIU Softballs home game against Central Michigan University March 31, 2023. Stewart struck out eight batters in a complete game win over University of Alabama at Birmingham Saturday. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Stewart-and-Erickson.jpg)
Softball splits Day 2 of South Alabama Invitational
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| February 18, 2024
![Then-freshman utility player Danielle Stewart (22), at bat, watches the ball fly after swinging during an NIU softball game against Central Michigan University on April 1, 2023 at Mary M. Bell Field in DeKalb. Stewart recorded 2 RBIs in NIUs victory over Western Illinois University Friday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Stewart-1-1200x960.jpg)
Softball survives late comeback, nabs first win of 2024
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| February 10, 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
![NIU freshman utility player Danielle Stewart (22) reaches for the ball as junior catcher Ellis Erickson (23) passes it to her at home plate during NIU Softballs home game against Central Michigan University March 31 at Mary M. Bell Field. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Softball-900x634.jpg)
Stewart’s strikeout parade leads Huskies past Bulls
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
| May 1, 2023
![Senior second baseman Sam Mallinder (18) rounds first base Saturday. Mallinder spoke to her experience in being recruited and playing at NIU, her goals for the team and her education. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Softball_4-1_Tim-2-1-900x720.jpg)
Huskies split doubleheader with MAC leading Bobcats
By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
| April 15, 2023
![NIU freshman utility player Danielle Stewart (22) reaches for the ball as junior catcher Ellis Erickson (23) passes it to her at home plate during NIU Softballs home game against Central Michigan University March 31 at Mary M. Bell Field. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Softball-900x634.jpg)
Huskies, Beacons split weekday doubleheader
By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
| April 11, 2023
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