Wausau 12, Minot 1
The Ignite rolled past the Honeybees 12–1 in a five-inning run-rule victory. Wausau scored 10 runs over the first three innings and never looked back in the dominant win. Mia Johnson (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run and a triple, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Megan McGinnis (Saint Mary’s University (MN)) went 2-for-3, including a double, recording two RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base. Marley Teasley (University of Washington) went 1-for-3 with a home run, finishing with three RBI and two runs scored. Brynn Daniel (Northwestern State University) went 1-for-2 with two RBI, while Ava Arenz (University of Northern Colorado) went 2-for-2 and scored once. Zoey Mills (East Florida State CC) earned the win, throwing a complete-game five innings with three strikeouts while allowing two hits, four walks, and one run.
Grand Forks 12, Mankato 11
The Spitfires outlasted the Habaneros 12–11 in a back-and-forth thriller. Grand Forks held off a late rally to earn the one-run victory in a high-scoring contest. Audrey Reeves (McCook Community College) went 1-for-4 with a home run, driving in four runs. Mattison Kwarta (San Diego State University) went 2-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored. For Mankato, Katy Olive (Miami University (OH)) went 4-for-5, including a triple and a double, recording five RBI, three runs scored, and one stolen base. Madison Wihlm (North Dakota State University) earned the win, throwing two innings with three strikeouts while allowing one hit.
La Crosse 6, Madison 1
The Steam used a balanced offensive attack to defeat the Night Mares 6–1. La Crosse scored in four different innings while holding Madison to just two hits in the victory. Avary Makarewicz (University of Tennessee-Martin) went 2-for-3 with one RBI and one stolen base. Trinity Gregg (University of Jamestown) went 1-for-2 with one RBI and one run scored. Preslynn Baker (John Melvin Christian College) earned the win, throwing a complete-game seven innings with six strikeouts while allowing two hits, six walks, and one run.
Minot 9, Wausau 3
The Honeybees jumped out early and never looked back, defeating the Ignite 9–3. Minot scored five runs in the first two innings to set the tone and secure the victory. Reagan Winn (West Virginia Wesleyan College) went 1-for-1 with a double, driving in three runs and scoring once. Sara Simon (West Liberty University) went 2-for-4, including a home run, recording three RBI and two runs scored. Alex Serbio (UNC-Pembroke) went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run scored. For Wausau, Riley Schwisow (Northwestern State University) went 2-for-3, including a solo home run and a stolen base, while Claire Calmes (University of Wisconsin) went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Parker Rowden (Lafayette College) earned the win, throwing 4.2 innings with one strikeout while allowing five hits, three runs, and two walks.
Sunday’s Schedule
Minot @ Wausau (1:05 PM CT)
La Crosse @ Madison (4:05 PM CT)
Grand Forks @ Mankato (5:05 PM CT)