The UW softball team has qualified for the NCAA Tournament for an amazing 22nd season in a row. A lot has happened between their first-ever tourney game on May 20, 1994, and Sunday, when they received an at-large bid in this year’s tournament. The Huskies have made 11 Women’s College World Series appearances during that span, which includes winning the national title in 2009.
Here’s a snapshot of what was going on in the world 21 years ago when the Huskies made their first postseason appearance:
Gas: The average price for a regular gallon of gasoline was $1.