Turner breaks NIU softball run record, Huskies total 25 runs in doubleheader

Turner breaks NIU softball run record, Huskies total 25 runs in doubleheader

NIU softball took a trip to the University at Buffalo this weekend for a three-game series. After taking a loss Friday, the Huskies came back with a vengeance Saturday afternoon.  Game 1 saw the Huskies persevere offensively to take the lead from the Bulls in the sixth inning. Junior pitcher Lily Cassell helped NIU secure their first win of the weekend after striking out 10 batters. Her efforts, alongside a prevailing offense, locked down a 5-3 …

Records Fall as Huskies Combine for 34 Hits in Doubleheader Sweep - NIU Athletics

BUFFALO, NY— Jenna Turner (Marengo, Ill./Marengo) broke the Northern Illinois University softball record for runs scored in a single game with five runs in the second game of the doubleheader as the Huskies swept the Bulls of the University at Buffalo. The Huskies (14-22, 9-8 MAC) defeated the Bulls (9-26, 4-10 MAC) 5-3 in the first game before posting a score of 20-2 in the second game, winning in five innings.