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Outfielder ready to turn season around

By Khobi Price | April 26, 2018

DeKALB — Softball junior outfielder Jessica Rio is looking to redeem herself as the regular season comes to a close.Rio has experienced more lows than highs during the 2018 season. She ranks No. 14 on the team in batting average out of 15 qualified...

Senior infielder Alaynie Woollard throws to first base in the Huskies’ 9-1 win March 30 against the University at Buffalo Bulls.

Infielder’s leadership speaks volumes

By Khobi Price | April 19, 2018

Senior infielder Alaynie Woollard throws to first base in the Huskies’ 9-1 win March 30 against the University at Buffalo Bulls.

Batter Breakdown: Sam Schmidt

By Khobi Price | April 19, 2018

Name: Sam SchmidtPosition: InfielderHometown: LombardStarted playing softball: Kindergarten“I started out playing baseball in kindergarten,” Schmidt said. “When I got to sixth grade, I switched over and started playing softball. I knew I kind of...

The Huskies throw out a runner at first base in their 9-1 home win Friday against Buffalo. NIU has won four consecutive games.  

Softball extends winning streak to four

By Khobi Price | April 2, 2018

The Huskies throw out a runner at first base in their 9-1 home win Friday against Buffalo. NIU has won four consecutive games.  

Softball ends series with a loss

By Khobi Price | March 26, 2018

DeKALB — The softball team lost to the Miami University RedHawks 7-2 Sunday after its attempted rally in the sixth inning fell short.“In this game particularly, we just did not play good defense,” said Head Coach Christina Sutcliffe. “On paper,...

Softball goes 2-3 over weekend

By Rick Green | February 19, 2018

DeKALB — The softball team earned its first two wins of the young season in the College of Charleston Tournament.“There is a lot of room for improvement, but we are in a better spot this week than last week,” said Head Coach Christina Sutcliffe.Friday...

Sophomore outfielder Jessica Rio slides into home plate against Eastern Michigan April 28. The Huskies beat the Eagles in three games. 

Softball beats Badgers

By Krystal Ward | May 3, 2017

Sophomore outfielder Jessica Rio slides into home plate against Eastern Michigan April 28. The Huskies beat the Eagles in three games. 

Softball sweeps Eastern Michigan

By Krystal Ward | April 30, 2017

DeKALB — Softball completed its first conference sweep of the season when the Huskies beat the Eastern Michigan University Eagles in three games this weekend.The Huskies (27-18, 13-8 Mid-American Conference) scored 26 runs against the Eagles (15-32,...

Members of the softball team gather at the mound in Friday's first game against University of Akron Zips. The Huskies went on to defeat the Zips in this game 3-1.

Softball defeats Zips in first home series of season

By Krystal Ward | March 26, 2017

Members of the softball team gather at the mound in Friday's first game against University of Akron Zips. The Huskies went on to defeat the Zips in this game 3-1.

Players and coaches huddle together to discuss strategies before a game earlier this season. The softball team won its two games in the Hawkeye Invitational in Iowa City, Iowa Friday and Saturday. 

Softball returns to its winning ways

By Krystal Ward | March 19, 2017

DeKALB — Softball swept the Hawkeye Invitational in Iowa City, Iowa Friday after scoring five runs in the top of the seventh inning against the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits.NIU came into the weekend losing four of its last five games played....