Wausau 10, Minot 5
Wausau rallied late to defeat Minot 10–5 in a back-and-forth battle. The Ignite scored five runs in the sixth inning to take control and secure the victory. Mia Johnson (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) stayed red hot, going 3-for-4 at the plate, including a home run, while driving in three runs. Gracie Konkol (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and one stolen base. Viola Smith (Eastern Illinois University) went 1-for-1 with a double, recording one RBI and one run scored. Kyllie Weingart (University of St. Thomas (MN)) went 2-for-2, scoring twice. For Minot, Bridget Chapman (University of Delaware) went 1-for-4 with a home run, driving in two runs. Jill Halas (New College of Florida) went 2-for-3, including a double, recording one RBI. Riley Stiles (Lake Forest College) earned the win, throwing five scoreless innings with two strikeouts while allowing four hits and two walks.
Grand Forks 10, Mankato 5
Grand Forks jumped out early and never looked back, defeating Mankato 10–5. The Spitfires scored nine runs in the first inning and used a strong offensive performance to secure the victory. Sofia Meer (University of Pittsburgh) went 3-for-4, including a home run, recording two RBI and two runs scored. Makenna Alexander (University of North Dakota) went 3-for-4, including a triple, scoring twice and driving in one run. Mattison Kwarta (San Diego State University) went 2-for-3, including a double, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Taylor Larson (York University (NE)) went 1-for-4 with a double, recording three RBI and one run scored. For Mankato, Ava Parent (University of Wisconsin) went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run scored, and two stolen bases. Madison Wihlm (North Dakota State University) earned the win, throwing seven innings with three strikeouts while allowing six hits, three earned runs, and two walks.
Madison 16, La Crosse 15
Madison completed a thrilling walk-off comeback, defeating La Crosse 16–15 in a high-scoring battle. The Night Mares scored five runs in the seventh inning to secure the dramatic victory. Hilary Blomberg (University of Wisconsin) came up clutch with a game-tying three-run home run, going 3-for-4 at the plate while also tallying a pair of doubles and finishing with five RBI. Ava Carroll (University of Washington) had a monster outing, going 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs, including a grand slam, finishing with six RBI and three runs scored. Ahmari Braden (University of Pittsburgh) went 2-for-2, scoring four times and driving in one run. For La Crosse, Avary Makarewicz (University of Tennessee-Martin) had a perfect day at the plate, going 4-for-4 including a pair of home runs, including a grand slam, finishing with eight RBI and four runs scored. Grace Frechette (St. Cloud State University) went 2-for-3 including a home run, driving in four runs and stealing one base. Josie Brudos (Winona State University) went 3-for-5 with two RBI and one run scored. Makayla Etling (UNC-Pembroke) went 3-for-4, scoring four times and driving in one run. Trinity Gregg (University of Jamestown) went 3-for-5, scoring twice. Kendall Weik (North Carolina State University) earned the win, throwing one scoreless inning with one strikeout while allowing two walks and one hit.
Monday’s Schedule
Wausau @ Madison (6:05 PM CT)
Minot @ La Crosse (6:35 PM CT)
Mankato @ Grand Forks (7:05 PM CT)