Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University softball team will christen Koehler Hall of Fame Field tomorrow, in the inaugural games from the facility. First pitch is set for 12 and 2 p.m. versus MSU Moorhead. A full slate of activities are planned for the day, beginning with a tailgate at 10:30 a.m. in the Kessler's Champions Club Room. Click here to read the full fan information release.
 
GAME & FAN INFORMATION

• Live video and stat links are available above or on the full schedule on nsuwolves.com
• Tickets will be available for purchase at the door; all tickets are $5
• Outside food and beverage will not be permitted
• Pets are not permitted into the facility

 
NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Wolves open league play with an 8-14 record on the year
• Northern is hitting .291 as a team with 178 hits, 22 doubles, three triples, 17 homeruns, 86 RBI, and 95 runs scored
• Liv Richardson leads the offense with a .394 average, 28 hits, and eight double on the year
• Elly Smith and Avarie Eagle each have a team leading 14 RBI, while Alexandria Arndt leads the team with four homeruns and 15 runs scored
• The Wolves pitching staff posts a 4.66 ERA through 138.1 innings pitched with 156 strikeouts and a .281 opponent batting average
• Meghan Anderson leads the team in the circle with a 3.44 ERA, six wins, 126 strikeouts, and a .229 opponent average
• Ashley Schilling is currently in her first season at the helm of Northern State

 
MSU MOORHEAD STORYLINES

• The Dragons enter the week with a 3-13 record overall
• MSUM is hitting .188 as a team with 69 hits, 12 doubles, two homeruns, 32 RBI, and 40 runs scored
• Jordey Smith leads the team with a .298 average and 14 hits, while Avery Steffen has a team high ten RBI, two homeruns, and six runs scored
• The Moorhead pitching staff posts a 5.53 ERA through 93.2 innings pitched with 48 strikeouts and a .328 opponent batting average
• Anna Lang leads the staff with a 3-5 record and 19 strikeouts, while Evey Evans leads the team with a 2.96 ERA
• The Dragons are led by head coach Mike Armitage in his first season at the helm

 
LAST MATCH-UP

• The Wolves and Dragons spilt their NSIC doubleheader in 2021
• MSUM tallied a 4-0 game one victory, while the Wolves rallied back for an 8-5 win in game two
• Northern is 22-31 all-time against MSU Moorhead