Miller Throws Complete-Game Shutout; No. 2 Ohio Defeats No. 6 NIU

AKRON, Ohio – The No. 2 Ohio softball team (36-17) opened play at the 2025 Mid-American Conference Tournament on Thursday afternoon (May 8), defeating No. 6 Northern Illinois (21-29), 7-0, inside Firestone Stadium. The Bobcats advance into the winner's bracket and will take on No. 1 Miami Friday at Noon ET.

Overall, Ohio scored seven runs on 12 hits and did not commit an error, while NIU did not score a run on three hits and committed one error.

At the plate, junior Shelby Westler (Marion, Ohio) went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI, while sophomore Brenna Farmer (Mt. Blanchard, Ohio) went 2-for-3 with a home run, run scored, walk and an RBI. Senior Emma Hoffner (New Stanton, Pa.) added two…