After losses to Cal State Fullerton and Texas Tech to close out its February schedule, Northwestern looked like it might lose some of the momentum it had gained from its 10-2 start. But the Wildcats – who are now ranked No. 9 in the country according to D1Softball.com and No. 11 according to the NFCA – did the exact opposite and won nine consecutive games to solidify themselves as national contenders.
The ‘Cats began the month by winning five games in three days at the Coach B Classic in Carbondale, Ill. In an 8-0, six-inning win over Northern Kentucky on March 4, sophomore Lauren Boyd tossed a one-hit complete game.