One play can change the course of a game. Whether it’s a home run or a key strikeout, softball matchups can shift dramatically from the actions of just one player.
In the case of Northwestern softball, that one player was Angela Zedak. Her sprint from second base on an infield play proved to be the tying run in the sixth inning. Northwestern (41-11, 20-3 B1G), survived Miami (OH) (39-20, 21-8 MAC) 5-4 in a thrilling back-and-forth affair.
Northwestern’s pitchers were dominant all day, with Lauren Boyd and Danielle Williams combining for 15 strikeouts. On offense, Jordyn Rudd went 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs, and Nikki Cuchran had a two-run home run to add to the fireworks.