MINOT, ND -- The Beavers hosted their NSIC conference opener today against Wayne State College. The Beavers stole the first game against the Wildcats with a shut-out performance from Reegan Floyd. In the second game of the day, the Wildcats came out on top. The Beavers, now 13-12, return to the turf to host the University of Sioux Falls Cougars tomorrow for a doubleheader starting at 11 am. 

GAME 1 | Minot State 1, Wayne State 0

MINOT, ND --Senior Reegan Floyd was dealing on Saturday, hurling a two-hit shutout to lead the Minot State Beavers past the Wayne State Wildcats 1-0.

Floyd (7-3) went the distance for Minot State (13-11, 1-0), giving up two hits, walking none and striking out four.

Offensively, the Beavers were led by senior Abby Lohse, who went 1-for-2 on the day with a triple. Senior Abbey Kelley put together a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 2-for-2 with an RBI. Freshman Sarah Misner also contributed for Minot State, putting together one hit in two trips to the plate while adding a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Beavers took the lead for good in the fifth, scoring for the first and only time in the inning. Minot State got an RBI single from Kelley, scoring Lohse from third base.

GAME NOTES

» Floyd tossed a two-hit shutout for the Beavers.
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed one run across.
» The Beavers out-hit the Wildcats at a 4-2 clip.
» Minot State went 2-for-5 (.400) with runners in scoring position.
» Minot State pitchers faced 23 Wayne State hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out four.
» Lohse led the Beavers at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a triple.
» Wayne State was led offensively by sophomore Emilee Marth, who went 1-for-3.
» Freshman Kennadi Borngrebe led the Wildcats pitching staff, throwing six innings of one-run ball.

GAME 2 | Wayne State 2, Minot State 1

MINOT, ND --It was a heartbreaker on Saturday, as the Minot State Beavers came up one run short of victory, falling to the Wayne State Wildcats 2-1.

Senior Jasmine Blizzard (4-5) got the ball to start for Minot State (13-12, 1-1) and took the loss. The right-hander went seven innings, giving up two runs, one earned, on four hits, allowing two walks and striking out six.

Offensively, the Beavers were led by junior Paige Kellogg, who went 2-for-3 on the day. Junior Raivyn Millions put together a standout day at the dish as well, going 1-for-3 with a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Beavers were trailing 2-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. Millions came across to score the lone run of the inning for Minot State and get them on the board. The Beavers were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES

» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed one run across.
» Minot State pitchers faced 27 Wayne State hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and 10 fly balls while striking out six.
» Kellogg led the Beavers at the plate, going 2-for-3.
» Wayne State was led offensively by freshman Leah Chance, who went 1-for-1 with a double.
» Sophomore Taylor Coleman led the Wildcats pitching staff, throwing five innings of one-run ball.

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