COLLEGE PARK, Md. – After getting a win in their opening game this weekend, the North Dakota Softball team took the diamond for two games Saturday—a second straight day with a game against Rider and then taking on Texas Tech. The Fighting Hawks fell to Rider 9-1, with Jessie Niegocki picking up the win and Camryn Lasota taking the loss. Baylee Howley scored the lone run of the game for UND in the fifth.
In game two UND fell to Texas Tech 12-1, Erna Carlin got the win for the Red Raiders while Jackie Albrecht took the loss. Madison Pederson collected her 19th RBI of the season as she doubled to bring Madi Moore in the in the bottom of the third inning.
Key Points
· Moore had three hits on the day, with two hits against Texas Tech.
· Castaneda also had a hit in each game.
· Howley scored a run for the third straight game in the game against Rider.
Scoring Summary
Game One
B1 | Harsche RBI double (0-1)
B2 | Epps RBI single (0-2)
B3 | Merrill two run home run (0-4)
B3 | Gardner two RBI triple (0-6)
B4 | Merrill RBI double (0-7)
B4 | Burroughs sac fly (0-8)
B4 | Gardner RBI single (0-9)
T5 | Howley reached on error, scored; unearned (1-9)
Game Two
T1 | Barraza two RBI single (0-2)
T3 | Barraza two run home run (0-4)
B3 | Pederson RBI double (1-4)
T4 | Bailey RBI single (1-5)
T5 | Orrick scored on error (1-6)
T5 | Herzog RBI single (1-7)
T5 | Villa RBI double (1-8)
T5 | Blythe RBI single (1-9)
T5 | Bailey two run home run (1-11)
T5 | Barraza home run (1-12)
UND will finish their weekend and nonconference schedule tomorrow morning as they take on Bucknell at 8 AM CT.
