Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University softball team opens the 2023 season tomorrow and Saturday at the Presentation College Dome. The Wolves will face Doane at 12:30 p.m. and Jamestown at 3 p.m. on Friday,  and Morningside at 10 a.m. and Valley City State at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
 
GAME & FAN INFORMATION

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

 
NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Wolves were picked 13^th in the NSIC Preseason Coaches' Poll and enter their second season under the direction of head coach Ashley Schilling
• The lone NSIC All-Conference selection from a season ago, Liv Richardson was tabbed as the team's player to watch in 2023
• Right handed pitcher and junior college transfer, Lexi Chase was named the team's pitcher to watch as well
• In addition to Richardson, Northern returns starters Ashley Fauske, Elly Smith, Alexandria Arndt, Hannah Smith, Avarie Eagles, Claire Zyblut, and Kamdyn Barrientos; as well as starting pitchers Meghan Anderson, Reagan Elrod, and Abby Rux
• Northern went 12-38 a season ago

 
DOANE STORYLINES

• The Tigers open their season as well this weekend
• DU was picked seventh in the GPAC Preseason Poll after going 11-28 overall a season ago
• Doane is led by head coach Jordan Olson in her third season at the helm

 
LAST MEETING

• The two teams have not faced each other previously

 
JAMESTOWN STORYLINES

• The Jimmies open their season this weekend, with their first contest against the Wolves
• Jamestown was picked fourth in the GPAC Preseason Poll after going 23-24-1 a season ago
• UJ is led by head coach Kevin Gall in his 23^rd season

 
LAST MEETING

• The Wolves last faced the Jimmies in 2019, notching an 8-6 win
• Northern is 24-48 all-time versus Jamestown

 
MORNINGSIDE STORYLINES

• The Mustangs kick off their season this weekend in Aberdeen
• Morningside was picked third in the GPAC preseason poll after going 32-15 in 2022
• MU is led by head coach Brooke Pruner in his first season at the helm

 
LAST MEETING

• The Wolves and Mustangs last faced off in 2011, with Morningside notching a series sweep
• Northern State is 1-4 all-time versus Morningside

 
VALLEY CITY STATE STORYLINES

• The Vikings opened their season last weekend in Minot, going 2-2 with wins over UMary and Dakota Wesleyan
• Valley City was picked second in the NSAA Preseason Poll with one first place vote after going 33-18 a season ago
• VCSU is led by head coach Matt Gable in his first season at the helm

 
LAST MEETING

• The Wolves defeated the Vikings 9-1 from the Presentation Dome last season
• Northern is 26-29 all-time against Valley City State