While University of Toledo sophomore pitcher Erin Hunt has a fiery side on the mound, fifth-year senior catcher Kaitlyn Bergman is a calming influence behind the plate.
Together they have formed the perfect dynamic and have played a key role in Toledo winning its first-ever Mid-American Conference tournament title for its first NCAA tournament appearance since 1992.
HISTORY LESSON
Here is a look at the Toledo softball team's previous NCAA tournament appearances.
1989
Toledo (36-25) earned its first NCAA tournament berth after winning the Mid-American Conference regular-season title. The MAC did not have a conference tournament from 1987 to 1995, and the regular-season champ represented the league in the national tournament.