DeKALB – The Northern Illinois softball team split the doubleheader against Kent State—winning 4-1 before falling 7-5 on Friday at Mary M. Bell Field.
Northern Illinois catcher Emily Naegele’s first of three home runs on the day came in the first inning of Game 1 after NIU starting pitcher Alex Frenz gave up a run in the top of the inning to the Golden Flashes (21-10, 4-1 MAC). Naegele faced a 1-2 count when she drove the ball over the right field fence for a two-run home run to erase the deficit and give the Huskies a 2-1 lead.