SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- The Minot State Beavers rallied from down 12-9 in the eighth inning to win in breathtaking fashion, scoring nine runs in the ninth to secure an 18-12 victory over the Sioux Falls Cougars Sunday in NSIC action.

Junior Parker Collette (1-0) got the win out of the bullpen for Minot State (11-23overall, 8-16 NSIC). The right-hander went two innings, giving up one run without giving up a hit, allowing no walks and striking out three.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Beavers scored in six different innings on the way to victory. Minot State broke a 12-12 tie and took the lead for good at 14-12 in the ninth inning The big hits for the Beavers in the inning were a two-run double off the bat of senior Mark Ossanna and a two-run double from junior Grant Gabbert.

GAME NOTES
» Junior Brent Riddle compiled four hits on the day for Minot State.
» The Beavers power output was led by sophomore Noah Madas, who picked up two extra-base hits in the ballgame.
» Minot State's highest-scoring inning was the ninth, when it pushed nine runs across.
» Six Beavers had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» Minot State hitters hit three homers in the ballgame.
» The Beavers had a total of 19 hits.
» The Beavers out-hit the Cougars at a 19-15 clip.
» Minot State went 9-for-22 (.409) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 50 Sioux Falls hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and 11 fly balls while striking out five.
» The Beavers drew five walks from Sioux Falls pitching.
» Madas led the Beavers at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and three RBI.
» Sioux Falls was led offensively by senior Tyler Cate, who went 4-for-6 with a double and three RBI.

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