Entering Saturday afternoon’s game against Penn State, your Northwestern Wildcats boasted a record of 21-9, with a staggering 6-1 clip against conference opponents. They’ve won games on the backs of explosive offensive performances, as well as dominant outings from their starting rotation. But the job is not yet done. The ‘Cats have another 16 regular season games to play before the start of the Big Ten tournament on May 10, and the team’s strengths will be tested. Here are two series that project to provide the greatest challenges to the Northwestern squad:
Wisconsin Badgers (April 14-16)
The Badgers aren’t your typical dominant softball team; they aren’t some immovable object to the Wildcats’ dominant force.