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NIU softball then-junior mid infielder/outfielder Jenna Turner slides into third base while a Ball State University defender attempts to tag her out on April 30. The Huskies were defeated by Northwestern University by a score of 11-2 in five innings on Wednesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Softball takes loss at Northwestern

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | March 26, 2025

NIU softball traveled to Northwestern University on Wednesday afternoon. The Huskies (7-18, 2-4 MAC) scored two quick runs to start the game off with a bang, but the Wildcats (15-11, 4-0 B1G) responded relentlessly. 11 runs in the first two innings set...

NIU softball head coach Kathryn Gleason high-fives an NIU softball player during an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies were defeated by Miami University twice in a doubleheader on Saturday, dropping their third game straight. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball leaves doubleheader against Miami winless, drops third straight

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | March 22, 2025

NIU softball concluded its three-game series against the Miami University RedHawks on Saturday in a doubleheader.  The Huskies (7-17, 2-4 MAC) dropped both games despite nearly rallying a comeback in Game 1 and taking Miami to extra innings in Game...