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NIU softball senior middle infielder and outfielder Jenna Turner catches a softball with her right foot on second base during an exhibition game during the fall. The Huskies split wins on Monday in a doubleheader against Lindenwood University. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball splits doubleheader against Lindenwood

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | February 24, 2025

NIU softball took on Lindenwood University Monday afternoon in a doubleheader. The Huskies (5-8, 0-0 MAC) held onto the lead in Game 1 until the LWU Lions (5-7, 0-0 OVC) launched two balls out of the park in the sixth inning to take control. Unable to...

NIU then-sophomore Lily Cassell prepares to pitch to a batter during the 2024 spring season. The Huskies fell to the University of Mississippi Sunday by a score of 6-0. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball unable to keep up with Ole Miss

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | February 17, 2025

NIU softball played in their last game of the Ragin' Cajuns Tournament Sunday morning against the University of Mississippi Rebels (now 8-3). NIU (3-6) couldn’t create offensive opportunities, and Ole Miss senior pitcher Brianna Lopez (4-0) stayed undefeated...

NIU softball head coach Kathryn Gleason talks to a Huskie softball player during an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies defeated the University of Central Arkansas 4-0 before falling 4-1 against the University of Louisiana on the first day of the Ragin’ Cajuns Tournament. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball splits doubleheader in first day of the Ragin’ Cajuns Tournament

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | February 15, 2025

NIU softball (3-4) began play at the Ragin’ Cajuns Tournament on Friday. In a doubleheader in Lafayette, Louisiana, they faced off against the University of Central Arkansas and the University of Louisiana. The Huskies dominated against Central Arkansas...

NIU softball head coach Kathryn Gleason consults senior mid infielder/outfielder Jenna Turner, serving as the third base coach in an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies continued to compete in the Ragin' Cajuns on Saturday, falling to Sam Houston State University by a score of 1-0. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball falls short to Sam Houston in narrow shutout loss

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | February 15, 2025

NIU softball (3-5) fell to the Sam Houston State University Bearkats (4-5) Saturday by a score of 1-0 in a pitcher's duel, where strong performances on the mound kept both sides contesting.   “We had great pitching performances by Hannah (Bolly)...

NIU softball head coach Kathryn Gleason high-fives a Huskie softball player amid an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies defeated Colgate Unversity 5-2 in the third day of the Grand Canyon Tournament. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball pillages Raiders to end Grand Canyon Tournament

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | February 8, 2025

NIU softball (2-3) pillaged the Colgate University Raiders (0-4) on the road Saturday morning, shutting down the Raiders’ offense en route to a 5-2 victory.  DEFENSE SHINES  The Huskies’ fielding and pitching success were a huge factor in...

NIU softball then-sophomore pitcher Lily Cassell winds up before pitching at Mary M. Bell Field last spring. The Huskies earned their first win of the season Friday against the University of Montana Grizzlies before falling to Wichita State University in a doubleheader. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball earns first win in second day of Grand Canyon Tournament

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | February 8, 2025

NIU softball (1-3) picked up its first win of the season in Friday’s doubleheader at the Grand Canyon Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona. The Huskies won 11-3 in a blowout against the University of Montana Grizzlies (1-1) in Game 1 and lost 10-4 against...

NIU softball senior middle infielder and outfielder Jenna Turner catches a softball while stepping on second base during an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies opened their spring season Thursday, leaving winless in a double header against Grand Canyon University. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies swept by Grand Canyon to open softball season

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | February 7, 2025

NIU softball kicked off their season Thursday night on the road against the Grand Canyon University Antelopes (2-0) in the Grand Canyon Tournament. Game 1 saw the Huskies struggle at the plate, as the Antelopes threw 10 total strikeouts between three...

NIU head softball coach Kathryn Gleason guides NIU senior outfielder Jenna Turner while at third base during an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies kick off their season at 4:30 p.m. Thursday for the Grand Canyon Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona. (photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball enters 2025 spring season under new direction

By Edison Miller, Editor in Chief | January 30, 2025

Igniting its 2025 campaign on Thursday, NIU softball enters the season behind veteran leadership, but with a new coach.  Entering her first season as the Huskies’ head coach, Kathryn Gleason signed with NIU on July 2.  “I am from the south...

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