Madison 3, Minot 2
The Night Mares edged out a 3–2 win over the Honeybees in a low-scoring battle. A key two-run sixth inning proved to be the difference, while the pitching staff held strong late to secure the home victory. Danielle Lucey (University of Wisconsin) came through with the go-ahead two-run home run, finishing 1-for-3 at the plate. Hilary Blomberg (University of Wisconsin) went 2-for-2, including a double, driving in one run and scoring once. For Minot, Bridget Chapman (University of Delaware) went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run. Jill Halas (New College of Florida) went 2-for-3 at the plate. Ryan Maddox (University of Washington) earned the complete-game win, tossing seven innings with 11 strikeouts while allowing four hits, two runs, and one walk.
Mankato 16, La Crosse 3
The Habaneros came out swinging and never looked back, erupting for a dominant 16–3 win over the Steam. Olivia Pichardo (University of California) was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two home runs, three RBI, and three runs scored. Ava Parent (University of Wisconsin) went 3-for-3, including a triple, recording two runs scored and one RBI. Melanie Spivey (Minnesota State Moorhead) was also perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two RBI and one run scored. Indigo Fish (Winona State University) went 1-for-2 with two RBI and two runs scored. Pearson Hall (University of Iowa) went 2-for-3, including a double, driving in two runs and scoring three times. Sailor Hall (Pittsburgh State University) went 1-for-1 with one RBI and three runs scored. For La Crosse, Trinity Gregg (University of Jamestown) went 1-for-1 with a triple, driving in one run and scoring once. Marleigh Louvar (University of St. Thomas (MN)) earned the win, tossing five innings with two strikeouts while allowing four hits, seven walks, and three runs.
Grand Forks 12, Wausau 8
The Spitfires answered every Ignite rally with timely offense, using a five-run fourth inning to seize control before holding on for a 12–8 victory. Addie Ferguson (Towson University) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 including a home run, driving in four runs and scoring twice. Alex Graham (Weatherford College) went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, recording two RBI and two runs scored. Mattison Kwarta (San Diego State University) went 1-for-2 with a home run, tallying three RBI. Shannon Cunningham (San Diego State University) went 3-for-3, scoring three times and driving in one run. For Wausau, Claire Calmes (University of Wisconsin) went 3-for-4 including a pair of doubles, recording three RBI. Mia Johnson (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) went 2-for-4 including a solo home run. Taylor Liebelt (Illinois State University) went 2-for-4 including a home run, recording two RBI and two runs scored. Marley Teasley (University of Washington) went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and scored twice. Sadie Kahl (University of Northern Colorado) earned the win, tossing seven innings with one strikeout while allowing 13 hits and eight runs.
Madison 11, Minot 5
The Night Mares erupted for a seven-run second inning and added four more in the fourth to pull away for an 11–5 win over the Honeybees. Mickayla Tosch (Wichita State University) went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double, driving in four runs, scoring twice, and stealing one base. Emma Kavanagh (Virginia Tech) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and scored twice. Hilary Blomberg (University of Wisconsin) went 1-for-1 with a home run, driving in two runs, scoring twice, and stealing one base. For Minot, Clare Rettler (Carthage College) went 2-for-2, scoring twice. Bridget Chapman (University of Delaware) went 2-for-4 including a double, recording two RBI and one run scored. Kendall Weik (North Carolina State University) earned the win, tossing seven innings with seven strikeouts while allowing eight hits, five runs, and three walks.
La Crosse 10, Mankato 4
The Steam jumped out fast and never looked back, scoring in four of the first three innings to build an early cushion and hold on for a 10–4 win over the Habaneros. Trinity Gregg (University of Jamestown) went 3-for-4 with three RBI. Avary Makarewicz (University of Tennessee-Martin) went 3-for-4, including a home run and a double, driving in two runs, scoring three runs, and stealing one base. For Mankato, Indigo Fish (Winona State University) went 3-for-3, including a double, and scored once. Rachel Mori (UNC-Pembroke) earned the win, tossing seven innings with one strikeout while allowing eight hits, three earned runs, and three walks.
Sunday’s Schedule
Wausau @ Grand Forks (5:05 PM CT)
Mankato @ La Crosse (5:05 PM CT)