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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 Softball's 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)

Softball splits Day 2 of South Alabama Invitational

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | February 18, 2024

NIU softball stole nine bases and struck out as many batters en route to splitting the second day of the South Alabama Invitational on Saturday in Mobile, Alabama. The Huskies (3-6) upended the University of Alabama at Birmingham (3-4) 5-1 in the morning...

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 NIU's victory over Western Illinois University Friday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Softball survives late comeback, nabs first win of 2024

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | February 10, 2024

Seven different Huskies crossed home plate as NIU used early domination over an in-state rival to begin 2024 in the win column. NIU softball (1-0) successfully fended off a late comeback Friday to outlast Western Illinois University (0-1) 8-6 in the...

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)

Hungry for crown: Softball chases conference conquest

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | February 7, 2024

DeKALB – When asked about her team’s strengths, NIU softball head coach Christina Sutcliffe offered three words to describe her team: gritty, spunky and fast. Guided by its 12th-year skipper, NIU will look to use that grit, spunk and speed in 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 Softball's home game against Central Michigan University March 31 at Mary M. Bell Field. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Stewart’s strikeout parade leads Huskies past Bulls

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter | May 1, 2023

DeKALB – NIU softball (24-24, 13-12 MAC) secured a game three victory over the University at Buffalo (12-35, 6-17 MAC) Sunday at Nan Harvey Field behind freshman pitcher Danielle Stewart’s strong pitching performance. After winning Games 1 and...

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)

Huskies split doubleheader with MAC leading Bobcats

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | April 15, 2023

DeKALB – NIU softball (19-19, 9-7 MAC) hosted the Ohio University Bobcats (24-18, 14-6 MAC) – the No. 1 ranked MAC softball team – splitting wins in the doubleheader. Strong batting helped the Huskies take game one, but poor pitching plagued NIU...

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 Softball's home game against Central Michigan University March 31 at Mary M. Bell Field. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies, Beacons split weekday doubleheader

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | April 11, 2023

DeKALB – NIU softball (18-18, 8-6 MAC) faced off against the Valparaiso University Beacons (5-29, 1-12 MVC) splitting wins in a doubleheader. Poor hitting hurt NIU in the first game, but the Huskies bounced back with seven runs in the second game.  GAME...

NIU freshman utility player Danielle Stewart (22), at bat, watches the ball fly after swinging during the Huskie Softball game against Central Michigan University Saturday at Mary M. Bell Field in DeKalb. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies stage comeback to down Central Michigan

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | April 1, 2023

DeKALB – NIU softball (15-14, 6-3 MAC) used a late-game comeback to defeat the Central Michigan University Chippewas (12-17, 2-4 MAC) 6-5 in Game 1 of a three-game home series Saturday. After Central Michigan jumped out to an early 4-1 lead, the...

Softball drops weekday tilt with Ball State

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | March 29, 2023

DeKALB –  Bats went cold as NIU softball (14-14, 5-3 MAC) dropped its final game of a three-game series against the Ball State University Cardinals (16-13, 6-2 MAC) 5-1 Wednesday.  After scoring 14 runs in game two of Tuesday’s doubleheader,...

Freshman utility player Danielle Stewart was named MAC Pitcher of the Week Tuesday afternoon. Stewart was credited with two wins and a save in a series sweep of Miami University. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Danielle Stewart named MAC Pitcher of the Week

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | March 28, 2023

DeKALB – Freshman utility player Danielle Stewart received the Mid-American Conference Pitcher of the Week award after the Huskies’ sweep of Miami University last weekend. NIU won all three games. Game one 4-2, game two 7-6 and game three 7-2. Stewart...

Freshman utility player Danielle Stewart snags NIU softball's first Huskie of the Week award of the season. Stewart's last three pitching performances propelled the Huskies to a four-game winning streak. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)

Danielle Stewart earns first career Huskie of the Week

By Northern Star Sports Staff | March 27, 2023

DeKALB – Freshman utility player Danielle Stewart’s string of dominant pitching performances helped her net NIU softball’s first Huskie of the Week honor of the 2023 season. Stewart pitched in all three games of a weekend series against Miami...

Softball tops Bradley, Saint Louis to open Saint Louis tournament

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | March 11, 2023

DeKALB – NIU softball extended its win streak to three games, defeating the Bradley University Braves and the Saint Louis University Billikens on day one of the Saint Louis University tournament Saturday. GAME ONE  Clutch hitting helped the Huskies...

Softball downs USF in tournament finale

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | March 6, 2023

DeKALB – The Huskies (6-9) wrapped up their play in the University of South Florida tournament with a 6-4 win over South Florida (9-10), snapping the Bulls’ five-game win streak. NIU was able to grab its third win of the tournament, led by a two hit,...

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