MINOT, N.D- The Beavers are set to return to the field this weekend following a dominant performance against Minnesota State University Moorhead, where they secured a series sweep. Building on that momentum, they will travel to face Winona State University on Saturday in a conference matchup against the Warriors. The weekend will conclude with a Sunday contest against Concordia University, St. Paul, as the Beavers take on the Golden Bears.
 
Following a pair of wins over MSU Moorhead on Wednesday, the Beavers have improved to 11-5 in NSIC play and 23-16 overall. Junior Anna LaCount continues to impress, leading the team in batting average, hits, home runs, and RBIs. Fellow junior Sara Van Wickler has also been a key contributor, leading the team in runs scored and triples. Paige Kellogg has provided steady production, leading in both doubles and walks. Additionally, Taylor Smith has emerged as a dual threat, pacing the Beavers in slugging percentage and stolen bases.
 
Both Reegan Floyd and Jasmine Blizzard have stayed consistent in the circle for the Beavers. Floyd, with an 12-5 record, has posted an impressive 1.87 ERA over 112.1 innings. Also making an impact, Blizzard holds a 9-7 record, boasting a 1.92 ERA across 98.2 innings of work.
 
In their previous meeting with Winona State, the Beavers earned a hard-fought split in the doubleheader. The Warriors come into this weekend's matchup with a strong 13-3 record in conference play and a 32-9 overall mark. Offensively, they are led by the trio of Sam Keller (.421), Indigo Fish (.408), and Tiegan Mancuso (.361). In the circle, Izzy Howe and Jayda Berg are leading the team. Howe leads the staff with a 15-5 record and a 2.06 ERA over 136 innings, while Berg closely follows at 15-4 with a 2.24 ERA in 121.2 innings pitched.
 
In their last meeting, the Beavers secured a 5-2 upset victory over Concordia-St. Paul. The Golden Bears enter the weekend with a 17-24 overall record and a 9-7 mark in NSIC play. Offensively, they are led by Sydney Pelzer (.388), Alexis Monty (.348), and Rachel Novak (.313). In the circle, Concordia relies on a three-pitcher rotation of Emmy Bowne, Erica McCullough, and Tatum Dunlavy. Bowne leads the staff with a 7-9 record and a 3.78 ERA across 92.2 innings. McCullough has posted a 4.91 ERA through 47.0 innings, while Dunlavy holds an 8-7 record with a 5.25 ERA over 89.1 innings pitched.
 
The Beavers will open the weekend on Saturday with a doubleheader against Winona State in Winona, Minnesota, with first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m. They will then travel to St. Paul on Sunday to face Concordia-St. Paul, with game one set to begin at noon.