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NIU softball senior first baseman Madison Mathews (21) doubles back after rounding third base during the first inning of Game 2 against Western Michigan University on Tuesday. The Huskies split the doubleheader, dropping a 4-3 first game before a 9-7 victory in Game 2. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Softball rides late-game surge to salvage split with Western Michigan

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | April 30, 2025

NIU softball (19-27, 13-12 MAC) split Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Western Michigan University Broncos (14-35, 8-16 MAC), losing 3-4 in Game 1 and winning Game 2 by a score of  9-7.  GAME 1 In the top of the first inning, Western Michigan...

Freshman pitcher Taylor Mackin (23) pitches to University of Akron junior left fielder Meagan Lee (77) in the seventh inning on Friday. The Huskies closed out a three-game series against the Zips on Saturday, splitting wins in a doubleheader. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Softball splits Senior Day doubleheader with Zips

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | April 27, 2025

DeKALB – NIU softball (18-26, 12-11 MAC) took on the University of Akron Zips (25-22, 12-8 MAC), splitting wins in a Senior Day doubleheader Saturday. It was the Huskies’ second day of their series with the Zips following Friday's opening defeat.  A...

NIU head softball coach Kathryn Gleason directs NIU senior outfielder Jenna Turner while at third base during an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies split a doubleheader on Sunday, winning a 3-0 game against the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and falling to Saint Louis University by a score of 6-0. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies overcome Phoenix, fall to Billikens in doubleheader

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | February 24, 2025

NIU softball split Sunday’s doubleheader in St. Charles, Missouri, improving to 4-7 on the season. The Huskies won a 2-0 game against the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix (4-4) in Game 1 before losing a 6-0 shutout against the Saint Louis University...

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)...

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