Mankato 7, Wausau 3
The Habaneros used a five-run fourth inning to take control and defeat Ignite 7–3. Joscelyn Bennett (Southwest Baptist University) went 2-for-3, including a double, recording one RBI and one run scored. Olivia Pichardo (University of California) went 1-for-3 with two RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Katy Olive (Miami University (OH)) went 1-for-2 with a double, driving in two runs. For Wausau, Mia Johnson (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) went 1-for-2 with a double, driving in one run. Kylinn Stangl (University of Minnesota) earned the win, throwing seven innings with five strikeouts while allowing four hits, four walks, and three runs.
Mankato 5, Wausau 0
The Habaneros completed the sweep of Ignite with a 5–0 shutout victory. Indigo Fish (Winona State University) went 2-for-2, including a double, driving in three runs and stealing two bases. Katy Olive (Miami University (OH)) went 2-for-2, including a double, recording two runs scored, one RBI, and one stolen base. Ava Parent (University of Wisconsin) went 1-for-3, scoring once and stealing two bases. Emille Stofferahn (Butler CC) earned the win, throwing seven scoreless innings while allowing three walks and two hits.
Grand Forks 8, La Crosse 4
The Spitfires jumped out to an early lead and held off a late push from the Steam to secure an 8–4 victory. Grand Forks scored seven runs over the first three innings and used a 12-hit offensive attack to stay ahead for the win. Addie Ferguson (Towson University) went 2-for-4, including a double, driving in three runs and scoring once. Ella Dardis (Oregon State University) went 1-for-4 with a double, driving in two runs. Makenna Alexander (University of North Dakota) went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run scored. For La Crosse, Rachel Mori (UNC-Pembroke) went 1-for-3 with a triple, driving in two runs and scoring once. Sadie Kahl (University of Northern Colorado) earned the win, throwing 3.1 scoreless innings with three strikeouts while allowing two hits and one walk.
Tuesday’s Schedule
Grand Forks @ Madison (6:05 PM CT)
La Crosse @ Minot (6:35 PM CT)
Wausau @ Mankato (6:35 PM CT)