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NIU softball: Huskies sweep Valparaiso Crusaders

By Christopher Loggins | April 15, 2015

Softball got back on track with a doubleheader sweep of the Valparaiso Crusaders on Tuesday.The win comes after a three-game skid in which the Huskies struggled to hold leads late in games. NIU was able to outscore the Crusaders 16-6 , holding leads that...

NIU softball: Huskies host Valparaiso in midweek doubleheader

By Northern Star staff | April 14, 2015

Softball will look to avoid its first four-game losing streak of the season when it welcomes the Valparaiso Crusaders to town Tuesday.First pitch of the doubleheader between the Huskies (19-17) and the Crusaders (9-27) is set for 2 p.m. at Mary M. Bell...

NIU softball: Huskies swept by Western Michigan Broncos

By Christopher Loggins | April 13, 2015

Softball is on a three-game losing streak after being swept by the Western Michigan Broncos this weekend.The loss marked the first time the Huskies were swept in a series since March 11 against the University of Central Florida.The Huskies (19-17, 5-3...

NIU softball: Huskies host Loyola in midweek doubleheader

By Northern Star staff | April 8, 2015

Softball takes a break from its hot start in conference play to host the Loyola Ramblers in a midweek matinee.First pitch between the Huskies (18-14) and Ramblers (11-21) is set for 3 p.m. Wednesday at Mary M. Bell Field with the second game of the doubleheader...

NIU softball: Huskies take 3 of 4 from Bowling Green, Toledo

By Chris Loggins | April 6, 2015

Softball went 3-1 in two series against the Bowling Green Falcons and the Toledo Rockets.The Huskies (18-14, 5-1 MAC) began the weekend by splitting a Friday doubleheader against Bowling Green (12-16, 3-3 MAC) at Mary M. Bell Field. They went on to sweep...

NIU softball: Huskies swept in Sunday doubleheader

By Northern Star staff | March 2, 2015

Softball suffered two losses to a pair of Indiana teams Sunday at the Dome at Rosemont.The Huskies (4-8) were blanked by the Indiana-Purdue Indianapolis Jaguars in the first game, losing 5-0. In the second game of the twinbill they were edged out by the...

NIU softball: Huskies open 2015 with 2-3 weekend

By Northern Star staff | February 9, 2015

Softball quickly put the first day of the season in the rearview mirror as it closed a three-day tournament on a strong note.The Huskies lost to the Pittsburgh Panthers, 3-2, and the Texas State Bobcats, 14-5, Friday at the Hampton Inn & Suites Invitational...

NIU softball: Huskies open season in Texas

By Northern Star Staff | February 6, 2015

Softball opens the 2015 season with a quintet of games this weekend at the Texas State Hampton Inn & Suites Invitational in San Marcos, Texas.The Huskies take on the Pittsburgh Panthers 12:30 p.m. and the Texas State Bobcats 5:30 p.m. Friday. Then...

Senior Nicole Gremillion swings at a pitch against the Buffalo Bulls April 26 in DeKalb. The Huskies, who dropped both regular season games against Buffalo, open the MAC Tournament vs. the Bulls 4 p.m. Wednesday in Akron, Ohio.

Softball clinches berth in MAC Tournament

By Frank Gogola | May 4, 2014

Softball qualified for the MAC Tournament for the second time in as many seasons under head coach Christina Sutcliffe, earning a No. 7 seed after it split its final four games.The Huskies (23-29, 10-12 MAC) split their Friday doubleheader against the...

Senior Nicole Gremillion waits on a pitch in a game against Buffalo Saturday. The Huskies lit up UIC Tuesday, winning 12-4.

Softball blows up Flames

By Frank Gogola | April 29, 2014

Softball’s offense couldn’t be cooled down after it took a few innings to heat up in its final non-conference game.The Huskies’ (21-27) bats carried the team while the relief pitching sealed the deal in a 12-4 beatdown of the Illinois-Chicago Flames...

Junior outfielder Bryanna Phelan readies to swing at a pitch against Ball State April 11 at Mary M. Bell Field. NIU’s offense is looking to rebound vs. Loyola at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. today in Chicago after struggling over the weekend.

Softball to take swing at in-state rival Loyola

By Frank Gogola | April 22, 2014

Softball will take a break from conference play but stay in the state for a midweek doubleheader.The Huskies (19-22) will take on the Loyola Ramblers (17-27) at 3 and 5 p.m. today at Loyola Softball Park in Chicago.“It’s important for us to go in...

Softball splits Michigan road trip

By Frank Gogola | April 20, 2014

Softball returned from its four-game Michigan road trip the same way it left: three games below .500.The Huskies (19-22, 7-7 MAC) split a Friday doubleheader against the Central Michigan Chippewas (28-15, 7-5 MAC) at Margo Jonker Stadium in Mt. Pleasant,...