Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University softball team is set to travel to Minot State University tomorrow for a mid-week battle with the Beavers. First pitch is set for 2 and 4 p.m. from the Air-Supported Dome.
 
GAME & FAN INFORMATION

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

 
NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Wolves roll on with a 9-21 record overall and 3-7 mark in the Northern Sun following a Saturday sweep of Southwest Minnesota State
• Northern is hitting .244 with 188 hits, 33 doubles, one triple, 14 homeruns, 86 RBI, and 95 runs scored this season
• Liv Richardson leads the Northern State offense with a .325 average this season, while Kyra Knudtson and Claire Zyblut each have a team high 26 hits
• Zyblut sits atop the offense with 17 RBI, while Avarie Eagle leads the squad with 12 runs scored
• The Wolves pitching staff posts a 4.81 ERA through 186.1 innings pitched with 134 strikeouts and a .311 opponent batting average
• Lexi Chase is 4-8 on the season, throwing seven complete games and a bulk of the Wolves innings at 72.2

 
MINOT STATE STORYLINES

• The Beavers welcome the Wolves with a 19-13 record overall and 6-4 mark in the Northern Sun
• Minot State is hitting .300 with 234 hits, 55 doubles, 14 triples, seven homeruns, 166 RBI, and 180 runs scored
• Paige Kellogg leads the offense with a .397 average and .623 slugging percentage, while Gabe Dawyduk and Leo Watson hold a team best 26 hits
• Four starters are hitting above .300 this season for the Beavers
• The MSU pitching staff posts a 4.07 ERA through 201.1 innings pitched with 155 strikeouts and a .296 opponent batting average
• Calley Olson leads the staff with an 8-1 record and 3.82 ERA

 
LAST MEETING

• The Wolves and Beavers last faced off in 2021
• Northern fell in the non-conference match-up (2-0) and tallied an NSIC split with a 6-3 loss and 1-0 win
• NSU is 18-10 all-time versus Minot State