Minot State closed out its weekend Sunday with a split against Northern State, falling 3-2 in Game 1 before bouncing back with a 7-2 victory in Game 2 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The Beavers move to 27-18 overall (12-9 NSIC) after a tightly contested opener and a strong offensive showing in the finale. Minot State used timely hitting and solid pitching to secure the split.
Northern State 3, Minot State 2
ABERDEEN, S.D. — The Minot State Beavers received a strong effort in the circle but came up just short in a 3-2 loss to Northern State on Sunday.
Senior Kierra Fournier (8-6) took the loss for Minot State (27-18, 12-9), while junior Katie Newberry started and threw four innings, allowing one run on six hits with three strikeouts and no walks.
Ellington Anderson led the Beavers offensively, going 1-for-3 with a double and two RBIs.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Minot State fell behind early before responding in the fourth inning. Anderson delivered a two-run double to give the Beavers a 2-1 lead.
Northern State answered late, scoring two runs over the final three innings to reclaim the lead and hold on for the 3-2 victory.
GAME NOTES
» Anderson drove in both runs for the Beavers with a two-run double.
» Minot State pitchers limited Northern State offensively throughout the game.
» Newberry allowed just one run over four innings in the start.
» The Beavers were unable to capitalize late in the one-run loss.
Minot State 7, Northern State 2
ABERDEEN, S.D. — The Minot State Beavers responded in the nightcap, using an early offensive surge to defeat Northern State 7-2 and earn a split on Sunday.
Sarah Misner (6-1) earned the win in the circle for Minot State (27-18, 12-9), allowing one run on three hits over four innings with two strikeouts and no walks. Taylor Kruse added two scoreless innings in relief.
Sara Van Wickler led the Beavers offensively, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBIs.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Minot State wasted no time getting on the board, scoring three runs in the first inning, highlighted by a two-RBI double from Mallory Hoogensen.
The Beavers added three more runs in the second inning, with Van Wickler delivering a two-RBI double to extend the lead to 6-0.
Minot State pushed the advantage to 7-0 in the fourth inning on an RBI double from Isabelle Anderson. Northern State added two late runs, but the Beavers maintained control to secure the 7-2 victory.
GAME NOTES
» Van Wickler led the Beavers with two doubles and two RBIs.
» Minot State out-hit Northern State 9-5.
» The Beavers went 5-for-13 with runners in scoring position.
» Misner allowed just three hits over four innings to earn the win.
» Kruse added two scoreless innings in relief.
