Minot State split a pair of games Saturday at home against Minnesota State, opening the day with a 2-1 win before falling 3-2 in the nightcap. The Beavers move to 17-13 overall (2-4 NSIC) after a strong pitching performance in Game 1 and a late rally that fell short in Game 2.

Minot State 2, Minnesota State 1
MINOT, N.D. — The Minot State Beavers took an early lead and never looked back, holding on for a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota State Mavericks in the opener.

Junior Katie Newberry (6-3) earned the win in the circle, tossing seven innings and allowing one run on four hits with three walks and five strikeouts.

Senior Anna LaCount got the Beavers on the board immediately with a leadoff home run in the first inning off junior Maddie Oetzmann. After Minnesota State tied the game at 1, senior Sara Van Wickler drove in the go-ahead run in the fifth inning, giving Minot State a 2-1 advantage that held through the final out.

GAME NOTES
» Newberry struck out five batters in the win.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed one run across.
» The Beavers limited Minnesota State to 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position.
» LaCount went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI.
» Minot State out-hit the Mavericks in the game, and drew five walks.
» Minnesota State was led offensively by Ireland Broderick, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.

Minnesota State 3, Minot State 2
MINOT, N.D. — Minot State struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities in Game 2, leaving 11 runners on base in a 3-2 loss to Minnesota State.

Senior Kierra Fournier (4-3) took the loss in the circle for the Beavers, allowing Minnesota State to hold the lead throughout the contest.

Minot State scored its first run in the sixth inning on an RBI double by freshman McKenna Varner, cutting the deficit to 3-1. The Beavers added another run in the seventh on a two-out solo home run from junior Taylor Eatherton, bringing the score to 3-2. Despite the late surge, Minot State was unable to tie the game.

GAME NOTES
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed one run across.
» The Beavers left 11 runners on base.
» Eatherton went 1-for-1 with a home run and an RBI.
» Minot State pitchers struck out two and faced 33 hitters in the game.
» Minnesota State was led offensively by Avery Dorman, who went 2-for-2 with two doubles and an RBI.
» Jorey Fry tossed seven innings of two-run ball for the Mavericks.

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