Northwestern women's softball team beats McNeese State, advances to NCAA Super Regional

EVANSTON, Ill. (CBS) -- The Northwestern Wildcats women's softball team was looking to clinch a trip to the NCAA Super Regionals Sunday – and clinch they did.

The Wildcats took on the McNeese State Cowgirls.

Northwestern home run recordholder Rachel Lewis hit a three-run jack in the fourth that made for an 8-1 Wildcats lead.

Later that inning, Angela Zedak added another homer.

Northwestern won 10-2 and will be headed to Arizona this weekend.

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