Story courtesy of Northern Illinois Athletic Communications "We are excited to welcome Kathryn Gleason as the new head coach of the NIU softball program," said Frazier.
DEKALB, Ill. -- Kathryn Gleason, an Illinois native who has guided two programs to the NCAA Tournament, has been hired to lead the Northern Illinois University softball program, NIU Vice President/Director of Athletics Sean T. Frazier announced on Tuesday (July 2). Gleason joins the Huskies following nine seasons at Northern Kentucky, where she led the Norse to a Horizon League championship and NCAA Tournament bid in 2023.
Huskies Tab Gleason as Head Softball Coach
