In terms of new beginnings, Northwestern would probably like another.
As inevitable as streaks may be to baseball, 12 consecutive losses are rather hard to come by, and for that to not just be the start of a new season, but also the Jim Foster reign, is troubling. To make matters worse, two assistant coaches and the team’s hitting coach reportedly departed before the two-week mark. NU has since hired Dennis Cook, who pitched for 15 seasons in the MLB, but it hasn’t gotten any closer to finding answers for the bats and arms.
Following a three-game sweep by Louisiana Tech, Northwestern stayed local to face UIC.