On This Date: April 14, 1987

April 14, 1987 — Michele Kokolus goes 5-for-5 at the plate, scores three runs, and knocks in five to help Northwestern’s softball team pull away from Notre Dame for a 15-5 Centennial League victory. The Tigers score a combined seven runs in the fourth and fifth innings to break open a close contest. Kokolus delivers a pair of RBI doubles during that span. Jennifer Bittner collects two hits and three RBIs during the period, while Denise Davidheiser adds a pair of run-scoring hits. Robbin Shreve ends the contest with three hits and three runs scored.