Minot, N.D. – The Northern State University softball team opened their 6-game road trip on Wednesday with a split versus Minot State. The Wolves fell and game one and rallied back for a shutout victory in the night cap.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Game 1 Final Score: NSU 3, MINOT 6
Game 2 Final Score: NSU 1, MINOT 0
Records: NSU 21-11 (12-6 NSIC), MINOT 15-15 (8-8 NSIC)
Game 1
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern plated two runs in the bottom of the first on a single to right by Makenzie Merritt and double to right by Chanel Siebenthal
- Minot State tied the game in the following two innings, notching one run each in the second and third
- The Beavers extended their lead in the fifth and six, recording two runs in each inning
- Ashley Fauske scored the team's final run of the game in the seventh, on a misplayed ball by the Minot centerfielder, however it was not enough to overcome the 4-run deficit
- The Wolves recorded three runs on eight hits, leaving 11 runners on base
- Meghan Anderson suffered the loss, giving up four earned run on six hits in 4.1 innings of work
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Game 2
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Wolves and Beavers played five scoreless innings of softball in game two, before Northern grabbed the only run of the game
- Makenzie Merritt tallied a 2-out double to left field in the sixth and scored the following at-bat on a single to center by Chanel Siebenthal
- Northern notched one run on four hits, and did not suffer an error on defense
- Elyse Cuttic threw her 11th win of the season and fourth shutout, giving up just four hits
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
UP NEXT
The Wolves remain on the road, traveling to Wayne State and No. 1 Augustana. First pitch of the doubleheaders is set for 12 p.m. on Saturday versus the Wildcats and 12 p.m. on Sunday against the Vikings. Live links will be posted on the schedule page at nsuwolves.com.
