The Northwestern softball team that will take the diamond at Sharon J. Drysdale Field this spring will look different. NU is coming off of an unforgettable season, which featured an undefeated record at home and the Cats’ first Big Ten Tournament championship since 2008. Coach Kate Drohan’s squad fell just short of a return to.
No. 12 Northwestern’s veterans led the way as the team took on Miami (Ohio) in the third game of the NCAA regionals Sunday. After defeating Eastern Illinois 2-0 on Friday and No. 22 Kentucky 10-8 on Saturday, the Wildcats (41-11, 20-3 Big Ten) advanced to the final day of the regional Sunday, where they faced.
Northwestern Softball got off to a slow start Saturday afternoon in a playoff battle between two Wildcat squads, but an explosive third inning at the plate helped them cement their spot in the NCAA Evanston Regional Final.