With the MLB lockout still in full swing and the announcement of postponed Spring Training games, many baseball hounds have turned to the college ranks to get their fill of the sport. Friday’s Opening Day featured highlights from around the country, whether it was Illinois State upsetting No. 2 Arkansas in Fayetteville or No. 21 Georgia Tech earning a walk-off win courtesy of a horrific error in center field. All in all, the first window of games did not disappoint.
However, Northwestern baseball did little to inspire confidence in fans, dropping its debut to UAB 8-7.