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

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

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 junior catcher Jordan Smith doubled to center field, scoring two to put the Broncos up 2-0.  NIU junior pitcher/utility player Danielle Stewart retaliated by singling in the bottom of the first, bringing …

Broncos Split Doubleheader With Huskies - Western Michigan University Athletics

DEKALB, Ill. -- The Western Michigan softball team split a doubleheader on the road at Northern Illinois on Tuesday, defeating the Huskies 4-3 in the opener and falling 9-7 in the finale.