GAME 1 | Augustana (SD) 8, Minot State 0

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. --The Minot State Beavers ran into a tough foe in 14th-ranked Augustana and the Vikings senior pitcher Ashley Mickschl on Sunday, falling 8-0.

Sophomore Jasmine Blizzard (5-2) started and took the loss in the circle for Minot State (26-10 overall, 7-5 NSIC).

Junior Jamie Odlum led the way offensively for the Beavers, going 1-for-2 in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES

» Minot State pitchers faced 23 Augustana (SD) hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and four fly balls while striking out two.
» Odlum led the Beavers at the plate, going 1-for-2.
» Augustana (SD) was led offensively by senior Mary Pardo, who went 2-for-2 with two home runs and five RBI.
» Mickschl led the Vikings pitching staff, throwing five shutout innings.

GAME 2 | Augustana (SD) 20, Minot State 1

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- The Minot State Beavers could not battle back to earn an NSIC doubleheader split with host Augustana, instead falling 20-1 in the second game of the two teams' twinbill.

Freshman Reegan Floyd (8-3) started and took the loss in the circle for Minot State.

At the plate, the Beavers were led by sophomore Taryn Bennett, who went 1-for-1 on the day with a home run and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Beavers long runs came in the fifth inning. Bennett put Minot State on the board with a one-out solo home run off freshman Hailey Houston.

GAME NOTES

» Minot State pitchers faced 40 Augustana (SD) hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and five fly balls while striking out two.
» Bennett led the Beavers at the plate, going 1-for-1 with a home run and an RBI.
» Augustana (SD) was led offensively by senior Abby Lien, who went 1-for-1 with a home run and an RBI.
» Senior Amber Elliott led the Vikings pitching staff, throwing four scoreless innings.

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