The Minnesota State Mavericks split a doubleheader against Southwest Minnesota State, winning the first game convincingly 9-1 before falling 3-1 in the second. In Game 1, a six-run second inning propelled the Mavericks, with Gianna Lara hitting a three-run home run. Freshman Jorey Fry dominated on the mound, allowing only one earned run over five innings. The second game saw the Mavericks struggle, despite a solo home run from Maddie Helin, eventually losing to the Mustangs. Both teams now hold identical records in the NSIC at 8-2.

By the Numbers
  • Game 1: MSU scored 9 runs on 10 hits; SMSU scored 1 run on 3 hits.
  • Game 2: MSU scored 1 run on 7 hits; SMSU scored 3 runs on 6 hits.
State of Play
  • MSU currently stands at 21-1 overall and 8-2 in NSIC play.
  • Southwest Minnesota State improves to 22-14 overall, also at 8-2 in the NSIC.
What's Next

The Mavericks will face Sioux Falls in their next matchup, aiming to improve their conference standing; games are scheduled for April 3 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong showing in Game 1, Minnesota State must refine their gameplay to maintain momentum in the competitive NSIC, particularly against Sioux Falls in the upcoming doubleheader.