Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University softball team continues NSIC play tomorrow at MSU Moorhead. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 1 p.m. from Scheels Field on the campus of MSU Moorhead.
 
GAME & FAN INFORMATION

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

 
NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• The Wolves enter the week with a 15-13 record overall and 1-7 record in the Northern Sun
• NSU is hitting .321 as a team with 252 hits, 48 doubles, eight triples, seven homeruns, 133 RBI, and 141 runs scored
• Lexi Chase leads the offense with a .403 average, while Claire Zbylut has a team leading 34 hits and 21 RBI in 2024
• Seven starters are hitting above .300 this season for the Wolves
• The Northern pitching staff posts a 3.26 ERA through 182.1 innings pitched with 164 strikeouts and a .264 opponent batting average
• Mckenzie Wanner, Taylor Coleman and Chase each have four wins this season
• Wanner leads the staff with a 2.86 ERA, Coleman sits atop the team with a 1.96 opponent average, and Chase has a team leading 49 strikeouts

 
MSU MOORHEAD STORYLINES

• The Dragons hold a 17-13 record overall and 4-4 mark in the NSIC
• Moorhead is hitting .267 as a team with 209 hits, 42 doubles, six triples, six homeruns, 114 RBI, and 123 runs scored
• Chloe Makinney leads the team with a .345 average, while Azalya Lopez and Evey Evans each have a team best 29 hits
• The MSUM staff of nine posts a 3.68 ERA through 198.0 innings pitched with a .291 opponent batting average and 140 strikeouts
• Lopez leads the staff with a 9-4 record, 2.32 ERA, and 68 strikeouts in 2024
• Moorhead is led by head coach Mike Armitage in his third season

 
LAST MEETING

• The Dragons swept the Wolves in 2023 with scores of 5-4 and 7-4
• Northern is 30-54 all-time against Moorhead