Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State softball will now travel to Minot State University tomorrow for their NSIC doubleheader versus the Beavers. The change is due to a wet forecast in Aberdeen for the day and coming week. First pitch is set for 11 a.m. from the Minot State Bubble.  
 
GAME & FAN INFORMATION

• Live video and stat links are available above or on the full schedule on nsuwolves.com

 
NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Wolves enter the week with a 10-24 record overall and 2-10 mark in the NSIC
• Northern is hitting .288 with 268 hits, 42 doubles, four triples, 23 homeruns, 124 RBI, and 139 runs scored
• Liv Richardson leads the offense with a .420 averaging, notching 47 hits, ten doubles, six homeruns, and 27 RBI
• Three starters are hitting above .300 this season in Richardson, Elly Smith (.321) and Alexandria Arndt (.312)
• The Wolves pitching staff posts a 5.32 ERA through 213.1 innings pitched with 216 strikeouts and a .298 opponent average
• Meghan Anderson leads the staff with a 3.90 ERA, 7-10 record, and 158 strikeouts in 2022

 
MINOT STATE STORYLINES

• The Beavers enter the midweek contest with a 26-10 record overall and 7-5 mark in the NSIC
• Minot is hitting .328 with 325 hits, 52 doubles, nine triples, 13 homeruns, 176 RBI, and 213 runs scored this season
• Jamie Odlum leads the offense with a .504 average, 58 hits, 12 doubles, five triples, 34 RBI, and 34 runs scored
• Five starters for the Beavers are hitting above .300 this season
• The Minot pitching staff posts a 2.94 ERA through 231.0 innings pitched with 210 strikeouts and a .251 opponent batting average
• Trinity Valentine leads the team with an 11-5 record, 2.16 ERA, and 87 strikeouts in 2022
• Minot is led by head coach Nat Wagner in his third season at the helm

 
LAST MATCH-UP

• The Wolves went 1-2 versus Minot State in 2021, falling 2-0 and 6-3, and winning 1-0
• Northern is 18-10 all-time versus Minot