North Dakota State softball split a doubleheader with UNLV, winning the first game 2-1 in nine innings and losing the second game 8-5 at Eller Media Stadium. Star Cortez's run in the seventh inning of game one put the Bison ahead, but UNLV responded in the bottom half to force extra innings. Jasmyn Yessian's ninth-inning home run secured the win for NDSU. Savy Williams pitched all nine innings for the victory.

By the Numbers
  • Savy Williams pitched all nine innings, allowing one run on eight hits with three strikeouts.
  • Jasmyn Yessian hit a solo home run in the ninth inning of game one.
  • NDSU had seven hits in each game of the doubleheader.
  • UNLV scored a total of 12 runs across both games.
Yes, But

While NDSU won the first game, they couldn't maintain the momentum and lost the second game to UNLV.

State of Play
  • The series is tied 1-1, with the final game set for Sunday at 2 p.m. CT.
  • NDSU and UNLV are competing for the series win in the rubber match.
What's Next

The NDSU softball team will face UNLV in the decisive rubber match on Sunday at 2 p.m. CT at Eller Media Stadium.

Bottom Line

NDSU softball's split results set the stage for a crucial final game against UNLV, determining the series winner at Eller Media Stadium on Sunday.