SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Sioux Falls (21-21, 9-11 NSIC) came up short in a home doubleheader against St. Cloud State (34-11, 12-4 NSIC) on Saturday at Bowden Field. Despite out-hitting the Huskies in Game One and a strong start from Alannah Naumann, USF dropped a close 9-4 contest before falling 10-1 in Game Two.
GAME ONE: ST. CLOUD STATE 9, SIOUX FALLS 4
The Cougars racked up 12 hits and stayed close behind a three-hit effort from Naumann, but a four-run seventh by SCSU proved to be the difference.
Key Performers:
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Alannah Naumann: 3-for-4, 2 doubles, triple, RBI, run scored
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Jaeleigh Darnell: 2-for-3, 2 RBI, run scored
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Morgan Linstad: 2-for-3, run scored
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Taryn Wagner: 2-for-4
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Lauryn Foudree (L, 6-7): 6.2 IP, 9 H, 8 ER, 4 BB, 3 K
USF put up two runs in the fifth and added another in the seventh on Naumann's RBI double, but SCSU's timely hitting and a big final frame sealed the outcome.
GAME TWO: ST. CLOUD STATE 10, SIOUX FALLS 1
St. Cloud State scored five in the first and never looked back, limiting USF to three hits in a six-inning game.
Key Performers:
The Cougars opened with a first-inning run after an error and bunt, but SCSU responded with 10 runs over six frames. Emma Eickhoff, the Huskies' ace, held USF in check to remain unbeaten on the season.
UP NEXT
Sioux Falls (21-21, 9-11 NSIC) continues conference play tomorrow against Minnesota Duluth at 12pm and 2pm during their Strikeout Cancer event at the Sanford Diamonds.
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