Northwestern softball was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament by Alabama on Sunday afternoon.

The No. 12 Wildcats fell 3-2 in Game 3 of the Tuscaloosa Super Regional. Northwestern was looking for its 2nd consecutive trip to the Women’s College World Series.

Northwestern was the last-remaining team from the Big Ten, meaning the conference will not have any representation next week in Oklahoma City. The Wildcats were the only Big Ten program to qualify for a Super Regional.

Northwestern made a late rally against the Crimson Tide, but it was not enough. Montana Fouts surrendered a solo home-run in the 7th inning to Maeve Nelson to make it 3-2. However, the Alabama legend was able to retire the next 2 batters and send Alabama to its 14th Women’s College World Series.

Danielle Williams pitched admirably in defeat for Northwestern. She gave up 3 runs in 6 innings of work while striking out 5.

This was Northwestern’s 7th Super Regional appearance in program history.