MINOT, ND -- Sarah Misner had a big day for the Beavers, blasting a 3-run home run in game one, then earning the complete-game win pitching in game two as Minot State split a doubleheader with Black Hills State to wrap up day two of the Bubble Invitational.

Misner's homer put the Beavers on top 6-4 in the opener before the Yellow Jackets rallied for an 8-6 win in eight innings.

She then led the way in the circle, striking out xx and not allowing an earned run in a 4-3 win over Black Hills State.

Minot State (3-1 overall) returns to action in three weeks, playing in the Jamestown Tournament on Friday, February 20, against Dakota Wesleyan and Dickinson State, then taking on Bismarck State and Concordia College on Saturday, February 21.
 
GAME 1 | Black Hills State 8, Minot State 6
MINOT, ND --The Minot State Beavers fell 8-6 in an eight-inning matchup to the Black Hills State Yellow Jackets on Saturday.
Senior Kierra Fournier (0-1) took the loss in the circle for Minot State. Junior Taylor Kruser started the ballgame and went three innings, surrendering one run on three hits, walking one and striking out one.
At the plate, the Beavers were led by sophomore Sarah Misner, who went 2-for-4 on the day with a home run and three RBIs. Freshman Jorja Franzwa put together a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 2-for-4 with two doubles. Junior Maizy Whitlow also contributed for Minot State, putting together one hit in four trips to the plate while adding two RBIs.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beavers got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the bottom of the first inning. Franzwa came across to score the lone run of the inning for Minot State and get them on the board.
The Yellow Jackets then tied the ballgame at one before the Beavers came back to reclaim their advantage in the fourth inning. Minot State picked up two runs when a single from Whitlow scored senior Anna LaCount and Misner, which brought the score to 3-1 in favor of the Beavers.
Minot State's lead had evaporated by the time the fifth inning came around and turned into a 4-3 Black Hills State advantage, when the Beavers re-gained control at 6-4. The Beavers scored three runs, all of them coming on a three-run homer from Misner that scored senior Paige Kellogg and LaCount. The Beavers were unable to hold the lead, as Black Hills State scored four times over the remaining three innings to grab the 8-6 win.
 
GAME NOTES
» Minot State's power output was led by Franzwa, who picked up two extra-base hits in the ballgame.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed three runs across.
» Minot State pitchers faced 41 Black Hills State hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and 11 fly balls while striking out six.
» The Beavers drew four walks from Black Hills State pitching.
» Misner led the Beavers at the plate, going 2 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs.
» Black Hills State was led offensively by freshman Caylee Mann, who went 3 for 5 with a home run and three RBIs.
» Freshman Kaitlyn Geschwill led the Yellow Jackets pitching staff, throwing three scoreless innings.
 
GAME 2 | Minot State 4, Black Hills State 3
MINOT, ND --The Minot State Beavers took a 1-0 lead in the first inning and never trailed from there on the way to a 4-3 victory against the Black Hills State Yellow Jackets on Saturday.
Sophomore Sarah Misner (1-0) started in the circle and picked up the win for Minot State. The right-hander went seven innings, giving up three runs, zero earned, on six hits, allowing one walk and striking out six.
In the batter's box, the Beavers were paced by senior Sara Van Wickler, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a double, a triple and a walk. Senior Mallory Hoogensen put together a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. Sophomore Isabelle Anderson also chipped in for Minot State, putting together one hit in two trips to the plate while adding a double, a walk and two RBIs.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beavers got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the bottom of the first inning. Minot State got on the board thanks to Anderson's RBI double with two outs.
The Yellow Jackets failed to push any runs across before the Beavers built on their lead in the fifth inning. Minot State picked up two runs when a single from Hoogensen that scored Van Wickler and senior Paige Kellogg, which brought the score to 3-0 in favor of the Beavers.
Black Hills State fought back to even the ballgame at three before Minot State reclaimed a 4-3 advantage in the sixth inning on Anderson's sacrifice fly. The score remained 4-3 for the rest of the game, as Minot State held on for the win.
 
GAME NOTES
» Misner struck out six Yellow Jackets hitters.
» The Beavers power output was led by Van Wickler, who had two extra-base hits in the ballgame.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Minot State grabbed a 1-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Beavers out-hit the Yellow Jackets at a 9-6 clip.
» Minot State pitchers faced 28 Black Hills State hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out six.
» The Beavers drew six walks from Black Hills State pitching.
» Van Wickler led the Beavers at the plate, going 2 for 3 with a double and a triple.
» Black Hills State was led offensively by freshman Caylee Mann, who went 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI.
» Freshman Kaitlyn Geschwill led the Yellow Jackets pitching staff, throwing two innings of one-run ball.
 
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