![Senior catcher/outfielder Ellis Erickson (23) rounds first base after hitting a single on March 30 against Kent State University. Erickson was named to the Northern Star Sports Staffs MAC softball All-Star squad. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0310_1-1189x1200.jpg)
COLUMN: Building the 2024 MAC All-Star softball team
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| April 24, 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
![Senior infielder Caitlyn Shumaker is tagged out on a stolen base attempt on March 30 at Mary M. Bell Field. NIU softball was swept in a road doubleheader on Tuesday against Western Michigan University. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Shumaker-3-30-24.png)
Softball strikes out in Kalamazoo doubleheader
By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
| April 16, 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
![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
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