Michigan softball coach Carol Hutchins went with the tournament-seasoned veteran of the staff, left-hander Meghan Beaubien, who responded with a no-hitter to win the Wolverines' NCAA Tournament opener.
Beaubien was dominant against Seattle University, striking out 12 to help lead Michigan to a 2-0 victory Friday night at Husky Softball Stadium in Seattle.
"It’s a nice little pride thing. It’s nice to say no one got any hits off you this game, but the most important thing is getting the win," said Beaubien, after her seventh no-hitter. "The no-hitter is a fun little accolade, but I think the best thing for me, it shows you what’s working and gives you confidence going into the rest of the games in the Regional.