Madison 13, Minot 0
The Night Mares dominated from the opening inning, scoring five runs in the first and never looking back in a 13–0 run-rule victory over the Honeybees. Emma Kavanaugh (Virginia Tech) delivered the finishing blow with a walk-off grand slam, going 1-for-3 and scoring twice. Tele Jennings (University of Arizona) went 1-for-2 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Ava Caroll (University of Washington) finished 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and scored twice, while Ryan Maddox (University of Washington) went 1-for-2 with a triple, recording one RBI and one run scored. Andrea Jaskowiak (Colorado State University) earned the win with a dominant five-inning shutout, striking out seven while allowing just two hits and one walk.
Mankato 10, La Crosse 9
The Habaneros rallied in the final inning, stealing a dramatic 10–9 walk-off victory over the Steam. Pearson Hall (University of Iowa) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a double, five RBI, and a stolen base. Marleigh Louvar (University of St. Thomas (MN)) finished 2-for-2 with a triple and a double, driving in one run, scoring twice, and stealing home for the walk-off run. Olivia Pichardo (University of California) went 1-for-3 with one RBI, three runs scored, and two stolen bases. For La Crosse, Makayla Etling (UNC Pembroke) went 4-for-4 with a double, driving in two runs and scoring once, while Alexa Gregg (Chaminade University) finished 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored. Sailor Hall (Pittsburg State University) earned the complete-game victory, allowing 13 hits, seven earned runs, and two walks while striking out one over seven innings.
Grand Forks 4, Wausau 2
The Spitfires used a three-run fourth inning to build a lead and held off a late Ignite rally, earning a 4–2 victory. Mattison Kwarta (San Diego State University) had a monster day at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a pair of home runs and three RBI. Anna Elliot (University of Texas at Tyler) went 1-for-3 with a double and one RBI. For Wausau, Mia Johnson (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) finished 2-for-2 with a double, while Mia Buske (South Dakota State University) went 2-for-3 with a triple and scored once. Mattison Kwarta (San Diego State University) also earned the complete-game victory in the circle, striking out seven over seven innings while allowing seven hits, two runs, and four walks.
Saturday’s Schedule
Minot @ Madison (4:35 PM CT)
La Crosse @ Mankato (5:05 PM CT)
Wausau @ Grand Forks (6:05 PM CT)
Minot @ Madison (6:35 PM CT)
La Crosse @ Mankato (7:35 PM CT)