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Grand Forks added three runs in the eighth, but Mankato answered with two in the bottom half before the comeback fell just short.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Katy Olive (Miami University &#8211; OH) led the Habaneros offense with a huge night at the plate, going 4-for-5 with a double, a triple, five RBIs, and a stolen base. Sailor Hall (Pittsburgh State University) scored three runs and drove in one, while Bella Louvar (Des Moines Area CC) collected a hit and two RBIs. Indigo Fish added a double, and Kendall Kotzmacher (Western Michigan University) and Ava McKee (Fairfield University) each drove in a run.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kylinn Stangl (University of Minnesota) started in the circle, striking out six over five innings. Valerie VanZant (University of Minnesota &#8211; Crookston) tossed the final three innings, allowing just one earned run while striking out one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Habaneros will look to bounce back against the Spitfires on Sunday. 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