Ava Kleinfeldt dominated the mound for St. Thomas softball, leading the team to a 4-1 victory over South Dakota with a one-hit complete game. After a rough outing in the previous doubleheader, Kleinfeldt allowed only a solo home run in the first inning but shut down the opposition with three strikeouts and 16 groundouts. The Tommies rallied back with a run in the third and took a decisive lead in the fourth, eventually sealing the victory. St. Thomas improved to 23-10 overall and 5-1 in the Summit League.

By the Numbers
  • Kleinfeldt recorded 3 strikeouts and induced 16 groundouts.
  • St. Thomas's overall record improved to 23-10, with a Summit League record of 5-1.
State of Play
  • Kleinfeldt displayed remarkable resilience after a challenging previous performance.
  • St. Thomas is currently positioned at the top of the Summit League standings with a strong comeback in this series.
What's Next

St. Thomas will face Minnesota in a midweek matchup on April 1, seeking to build on their momentum from the South Dakota series.

Bottom Line

Kleinfeldt's performance underscores her capability to lead the team, with the Tommies now aiming to solidify their standing in the Summit League as they advance to face Minnesota.