NIU Softball: Huskies Split with Toledo, Stewart Leads in Extra Innings Triumph
The Northern Illinois University Huskies softball team split action with the University of Toledo Rockets, with Danielle Stewart playing a significant role in the games.
By the Numbers- NIU's record after the games: 12-25 overall, 5-10 in the MAC
- Stewart's stats: 3 runs, 3 strikeouts in the first game; third home run of the week in the second game
The Huskies lost the second game to Toledo, 6-5, despite their strong performance in the first game.
State of Play- NIU split the series with Toledo, winning the first game in extra innings.
- Coach Sutcliffe praised the team's performance and aims to carry the momentum into the next week against Western Michigan University.
NIU will face Western Michigan University in a doubleheader on Tuesday, April 16 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Bottom LineDespite splitting the games, NIU's softball team showed determination and skill, promising an exciting match against Western Michigan University next.
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