Wausau 12, Madison 8
The Ignite knocked off the league-leading Night Mares, using a five-run first inning and a late surge to earn a 12–8 victory. Wausau handed the No. 1 Night Mares a rare defeat, answering every Madison rally with a statement win. Riley Schwisow (Northwestern State University) was an RBI machine, going 2-for-4 with a double, four RBI, and three runs scored. Viola Smith (Eastern Illinois University) was perfect at the plate, finishing 3-for-3 with a double, one RBI, and two runs scored. Gracie Konkol (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base. For Madison, Mickayla Tosch (Wichita State University) went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double, driving in four runs and scoring twice. Tia Durst (University of Washington) finished 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run scored, while Ava Carroll (University of Washington) went 2-for-3 with a double and scored twice. Zoey Mills (East Florida State CC) earned the win, pitching a complete game while allowing seven hits, seven earned runs, and six walks while striking out one.
Grand Forks 12, Minot 6
The Spitfires stormed out to an early lead with 12 runs over the first three innings and never looked back, defeating the Honeybees 12–6. Mattison Kwarta (San Diego State University) exploded at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a pair of home runs, nine RBI, and three runs scored. Alex Graham (Weatherford College) went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI, and one run scored. Makenna Alexander (University of North Dakota) finished 2-for-5 with a double, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Ella Dardis (Oregon State University) went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI. For Minot, Alyssa DeMaio (University of Wisconsin-Green Bay) went 2-for-3 and scored once, while Clare Rettler (Carthage College) finished 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI, and one run scored. Taylor Larson (York University (NE)) earned the win, pitching four innings while allowing nine hits, three earned runs, and three walks with two strikeouts.
Madison 15, Wausau 8
The Night Mares erupted for 12 runs over the first two innings and never looked back, defeating the Ignite 15–8. Hilary Blomberg (University of Wisconsin) stayed red-hot at the plate, going 4-for-5 with a pair of home runs and three RBI. Danielle Lucey (University of Wisconsin) finished 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, four RBI, and three runs scored. Ahmari Braden (University of Pittsburgh) went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, three RBI, one run scored, and a stolen base. Ava Carroll (University of Washington) finished 2-for-5 with a triple, a double, three runs scored, and two RBI. For Wausau, Mia Johnson (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and five RBI. Ryan Maddox (University of Washington) earned the win, pitching six innings while allowing five hits, one run, and four walks with eight strikeouts.
Wednesday’s Schedule
Grand Forks @ Minot (5:35 PM CT)
Grand Forks @ Minot (8:05 PM CT)