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Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University softball team opened the final weekend of NSIC play with a pair of victories, including a walk-off win in game one. The Wolves defeated Minnesota Crookston by one run in each of the contests, scoring seven total runs on 17 hits.
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score Game 1: NSU 4, UMC 3
Final Score Game 2: NSU 3, UMC 2
Records: NSU 12-35 (6-20 NSIC), UMC 20-32 (8-16 NSIC)
HOW IT HAPPENED GAME 1
- The Golden Eagles scored first in the top of the second and Brooke Wolf tied the game in the bottom of the frame on an errant throw
- UMC regained the lead in the fifth with two runs and held NSU scoreless in the fifth and sixth innings
- Aune Boben opened the Wolves seventh inning rally with a 2-out walk and came around to score on a single to right by Madi Jones
- Tevan Bryant stepped to the plate with runners on the corners and belted a deep double to left center, clearing the base paths for the win
- Abby Rux earned the win in the circle, her eighth of the season, throwing a complete game with three runs, two earned, on seven hits and six strikeouts
- Jones led the offense with three hits, while Avarie Eagle tallied two
- Bryant and Emma Owens recorded the two extra base hits for the team, a pair of doubles
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Madi Jones: 3-for-4, 1 RBI
Avarie Eagle: 2-for-3
Tevan Bryant: 1-for-4, 2 RBI, 1 double
Abby Rux: 7.0 innings pitched, 2 earned runs, 6 strikeouts, win
HOW IT HAPPENED GAME 2
- Northern scored their three runs in game two in the third and fourth innings, while fending off a fifth inning rally by Minnesota Crookston
- Aune Boben broke the Wolves through in the third, scoring on a sacrifice fly by Tevan Bryant to center
- In the fourth, Dessa Bryant scored on a double down the left field line by Brooke Carlson and Carlson scored following an errant throw on Aune Boben's bunt single
- The Golden Eagles stormed back in the fifth with two runs, Abby Rux entered in relief and forced the ground out to end the rally
- Rux earned the save in the win, her first of the season, throwing the final three innings without a run given up and four strikeouts
- Dessa Bryant started in the circle, throwing the first win of her Northern State career in four innings of work
- Boben led the team with three hits, including a double, followed by Dessa Bryant with two hits, including a double
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
Dessa Bryant: 4.0 innings pitched, 3 hits, 1 strikeout, win
Abby Rux: 3.0 innings pitched, 2 hits, 4 strikeouts, save
Aune Boben: 3-for-3, 1 double, 1 run
Dessa Bryant: 2-for-3, 1 run, 1 double
Brooke Carlson: 1-for-3, 1 double, 1 RBI
UP NEXT
Northern returns to Koehler Hall of Fame Field for the final time in 2025 tomorrow afternoon hosting Bemidji State. The Wolves and Beavers will face-off at 12 and 2 p.m. and NSU softball will honor their seniors in between games. The mobile team store will be on site for fans.
