We are officially in the post-Lauren Boyd Era of Northwestern softball, and it is a scary, scary place. Boyd, who graduated last May, was the heart and the engine of the 2025 Wildcat pitching staff.

Confused how Texas Tech softball can rotate pitchers NiJaree Canady and Kaitlyn Terry in the Women's College World Series? Here's the explanation.

This post was updated July 6 at 6:17 p.m. Pitching lays the groundwork for success. Although a quality lineup can create leads, an elite pitching staff will give you a chance to win every contest. So ...