The North Dakota softball team (23-16, 1-5 Summit League) hosts Crown College (18-12, 5-7 UMAC) for their first-ever meeting on Tuesday at Albrecht Field. The Hawks recently struggled, losing two of three games to Kansas City, but secured an 8-0 victory in one match. Tegan Livesay showcased her talent with two complete game performances last weekend, including a shutout. Crown comes into the game on a three-game winning streak and aims to improve its road record.

By the Numbers
  • North Dakota has a 17-0 run differential in their two home games this season.
  • Crown College's Maria Lilenthal boasts a .518 batting average with 41 RBIs.
State of Play
  • UND has a positive home performance so far, remaining undefeated at home.
  • Crown College has a poor road record, winning only 1 out of 5 away games this season.
What's Next

North Dakota will look to build momentum from this matchup as they prepare for tougher league challenges ahead. Crown will aim to leverage their recent winning streak to improve their overall record.

Bottom Line

As both teams face off for the first time, the outcome will be crucial for North Dakota to regain confidence and for Crown to prove their capability beyond home games. The Hawks need to leverage their home advantage to secure a solid victory.