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Softball ready for first game of season.

By Frank Gogola | February 5, 2014

Softball is getting back in the swing of things following a successful season with a deep run in the Mid-American Conference tournament.Under the guidance of first-year head coach Christina Sutcliffe, the Huskies (27-31, 14-8 MAC) advanced to the MAC...

Sophomore Emily Norton pitches in an April game against Eastern Michigan University.

Softball gets first win in years in MAC Tournament

By Matt Hopkinson | May 8, 2013

For the first time since the 2009-2010 season, softball has recorded a win in the MAC Tournament. The Huskies (25-29, 14-8 MAC) secured a victory over Miami (Ohio) in its first matchup of the 2013 tournament in a familiar fashion, coming back from a deficit...

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Broncos sweep Huskies over weekend

By James Cantagallo | May 6, 2012

NIU softball went to Western Michigan this weekend with hopes of claiming a spot in the MAC Tournament. However, the Huskies were swept by the Broncos and lost by 5–3 Saturday and 4–2 Sunday, bringing their season to an end. In game one Saturday,...

NIU pitcher Allyson Hecht returns to the mound as Northwestern first baseman Adrienne Monka rounds third following her first of two home runs. Monka was 3-for-3 with 5 RBIs in the Cats' victory over the Huskies.

Softball drops home finale

By Brian Thomas | April 25, 2012

In its final game at Mary M. Bell Field this season, NIU softball lost its sixth game in a row at the hands of Northwestern 12-3. “The team is fine,” said NIU coach Lindsay Chouinard. “I thought they came out good today. They were positive, had...

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Flames burn Huskies in Chicago

By Brian Thomas | April 18, 2012

Looking for its third consecutive win, NIU softball took on the UIC Flames in Chicago Wednesday. The Huskies (18-24, 6-6 MAC) came up short and fell to the Flames 6-1. “UIC did a great job today,” said NIU coach Lindsay Chouinard. “Their pitchers...

NIU softball team draws players from across nation

March 23, 2011

Most of the NIU softball team is from three states; Illinois, Indiana and California. However, that is not the case for freshmen Nicole Gremillion and Shelby Miller. Gremillion is a pitcher and an outfielder from Missouri City, Texas. She started playing...