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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)...