Wausau 9, Minot 7
Ignite jumped out early and built a steady lead with runs in each of the first four innings before exploding for four in the fifth to take control. The Honeybees mounted a late charge with five runs in the sixth and two more in the seventh, but the comeback fell just short as Ignite held on for a 9–7 win. Taylor Liebelt (Illinois State University) went 2-for-4 with a triple and a double, driving in one run and scoring once. Brynn Daniel (Northwestern State University) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and scored twice. Mia Johnson (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) went 1-for-2 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring once. For Minot, Olivia Hernandez (Purdue University Northwest) went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, finishing with four RBI. Reagan Winn (West Virginia Wesleyan College) went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run. Riley Stiles (Lake Forest College) earned the win, throwing 5.2 innings with two strikeouts, allowing six hits, five runs, and three walks.
Grand Forks 10, La Crosse 8
The Spitfires overcame an early deficit and used a steady middle-inning surge to take control, outlasting the Steam 10–8 in a back-and-forth contest. Mattison Kwarta (San Diego State University) was perfect at the plate, going 4-for-4, including a two-run home run and scoring three times. Addie Ferguson (Towson University) went 2-for-2 with a three-run home run and a double, scoring twice. Addison Craig (University of Washington) went 1-for-4 with a double, driving in two runs. For La Crosse, Avary Makarewicz (University of Tennessee-Martin) went 3-for-4, including a homer and a triple, driving in two runs, scoring twice, and stealing two bases. Grace Frechette (St. Cloud State University) went 2-for-3, including a double, driving in one run and scoring once. Madison Wihlm (North Dakota State University) earned the win, throwing five innings with eight strikeouts, allowing two walks, two hits, and one run.
Madison 6, Mankato 5
The Night Mares rallied late and held off a persistent Habaneros push to secure a 6–5 road victory in a tightly contested game. After trailing early, the Night Mares chipped away with runs in the fifth and sixth innings before closing strong with two in the seventh to complete the comeback. Hilary Blomberg (University of Wisconsin) went 3-for-5, including a two-run home run. Ahmari Braden (University of Pittsburgh) went 1-for-3 with a double, driving in one run and scoring once. For Mankato, Olivia Pichardo (University of California) went 2-for-3, including a solo home run, scoring twice, and stealing one base. Kylinn Stangl (University of Minnesota) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Izzy Vick (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 1-for-1 with a double, driving in two runs. Kendall Weik (North Carolina State University) earned the win, throwing two innings with two strikeouts, allowing one hit and one run.
Madison 10, Mankato 9 (Sweep)
The Night Mares completed a doubleheader sweep with a dramatic 10–9 extra-inning win, overcoming an early deficit and multiple Habaneros pushes to finish a perfect day. Ryan Maddox (University of Washington) went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, driving in five runs. Ahmari Braden (University of Pittsburgh) went 1-for-2 with a double, recording one RBI and two runs scored. Tele Jennings (University of Arizona) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2, including a solo home run, finishing with two RBI. For Mankato, Addie Garr (Augustana College (IL)) went 1-for-4 with three RBI. Kylinn Stangl (University of Minnesota) went 2-for-4, including a double, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Indigo Fish (Winona State University) went 3-for-5 with two RBI. Kendall Weik (North Carolina State University) earned the win, throwing five innings with three strikeouts, allowing four walks, two hits, and two earned runs.
Monday’s Schedule
Wausau @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)
Madison @ Mankato (6:35 PM CT)