ROCHESTER, Minn. -- The Minot State Beavers were not able to notch a run against Minnesota Duluth junior pitcher Lauren Dixon on Wednesday and were shutout 2-0 by the Bulldogs in the NSIC Tournament.

Freshman Kierra Fournier (5-8) started and took the loss in the circle for Minot State (30-22 overall). Freshman Calley Olson was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going four shutout innings while allowing four hits, walking one and striking out one.

In the batter's box, the Beavers were paced by junior Izzy Penner, who went 1-for-3 on the day.

The Beavers look to bounce back from the loss Thursday when the face Minnesota State Moorhead in a 10 a.m. elimination game. The winner advances to another elimination game at 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Minot State managed two chances with runners on third in the shutout, going a total of 1-for-4 with runners in scoring position. The Beavers last got a runner on third in the second, when freshman Paige Kellogg made it 60 feet away from scoring with one out.

GAME NOTES

» Minot State pitchers limited Minnesota Duluth to 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 27 Minnesota Duluth hitters in the game, allowing 11 ground balls and four fly balls while striking out two.
» Penner led the Beavers at the plate, going 1-for-3.
» Minnesota Duluth was led offensively by senior Sidney Zavoral, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
» Dixon led the Bulldogs pitching staff, throwing seven scoreless innings.

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