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Kyra Knudtson looks at bat before at-bat
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8
Winner Minnesota State MSU 22-13, 9-2 NSIC
0
Sioux Falls USF 19-15, 7-2 NSIC
Winner
Minnesota State MSU
22-13, 9-2 NSIC
8
Final
0
Sioux Falls USF
19-15, 7-2 NSIC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Minnesota State MSU 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 8 6 0
Sioux Falls USF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3

W: Oetzmann, M. (9-5) L: Duncan, Maddi (11-6)

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Winner Minnesota State MSU 23-13, 10-2 NSIC
0
Sioux Falls USF 19-16, 7-3 NSIC
Winner
Minnesota State MSU
23-13, 10-2 NSIC
3
Final
0
Sioux Falls USF
19-16, 7-3 NSIC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Minnesota State MSU 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 7 0
Sioux Falls USF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1

W: Fry, Jorey (10-5) L: Foudree, Lauryn (6-9)

Game Recap: Softball | | Madie Brink

USF Comes Up Short in Road Doubleheader Against Mavericks

MANKATO, Minn. – The University of Sioux Falls softball team dropped a pair of NSIC contests today, falling to Minnesota State in a doubleheader at the Maverick Sports Dome. The Cougars were shut out in both games, losing 8-0 in game one and 3-0 in game two.

Minnesota State used a big inning in the opener and timely hitting in game two to secure the sweep, while the Cougars were limited to just five hits across the two games. Sioux Falls moves to 19-16 overall and 7-3 in NSIC play following the setback.

Game One: Minnesota State 8, Sioux Falls 0

A tight pitchers' duel through three innings quickly shifted in the fourth, as Minnesota State capitalized on miscues to break the game open.

After a scoreless start, the Mavericks plated seven runs in the fourth inning, with just four hits in the frame but aided by three Cougar errors. A three-RBI double from Broderick highlighted the inning, while additional runs came via hit-by-pitch and defensive miscues to push the lead to 7-0.

Minnesota State added an insurance run in the seventh on a solo home run to extend the lead to 8-0.

Despite the final line, Maddi Duncan was strong early, recording 10 strikeouts across her complete-game effort. She allowed just six hits, with five of the eight runs charged as earned.

Offensively, the Cougars were limited to just two hits, both coming from Kyra Knudtson, who finished a perfect 2-for-2 at the plate.

Game Two: Minnesota State 3, Sioux Falls 0

Minnesota State struck early in the nightcap and relied on pitching to complete the sweep.

The Mavericks took advantage of early traffic in the first inning, scoring two runs on a two-RBI single to grab a 2-0 lead they would not relinquish.

From there, Lauryn Foudree settled in and kept the Cougars within striking distance, going the distance while allowing three runs on seven hits.

Sioux Falls threatened in the middle innings, putting runners on in both the fifth and sixth, but was unable to deliver the timely hit.

Minnesota State added an insurance run in the seventh to make it 3-0.

The Cougars collected three hits in game two, with Charlie Pryor, Addison Heule, and Brianne Lawver each recording one.

Key Cougars (Day Standouts)

  • Kyra Knudtson – 2-for-2 in game one, accounting for both Cougar hits in the opener
  • Maddi Duncan – 7.0 IP, 10 strikeouts in game one
  • Lauryn Foudree – Complete game in game two, allowing just three runs
  • Addison Heule – Reached base twice in game two, including a hit and a walk
  • Charlie Pryor – Recorded a hit in game two and was active defensively in the middle infield

Up Next

Sioux Falls will look to bounce back as NSIC play continues tomorrow against No. 22 Winona State. First pitch is scheduled for 1pm in the RCTC Dome in Rochester, Minn.

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