Portland State Softball Evens Series Against Northern Colorado with 1-0 Shutout Win
The Portland State softball team avenged their game one loss by shutting out Northern Colorado 1-0, evening the series and setting the stage for a high-stakes finale to determine the Big Sky regular-season champion.
By the Numbers- Portland State's record is now 19-21 (8-5 BSC) and Northern Colorado's record is 23-22 (8-5 BSC).
- The Vikings tallied 10 hits in the series opener, while UNC finished with 13 hits.
- The regular-season champion will be determined on Saturday, with Portland State, Northern Colorado, and Weber State in contention.
- If Weber State wins two games over Idaho State, they will secure the title; otherwise, the Vikings and Bears will battle for the crown in Hillsboro.
- The game two victory was Portland State's third complete-game shutout of the season, propelled by Allicitie Frost's exceptional performance on the mound.
The series finale on Saturday will decide the Big Sky regular-season champion, with the winner of the Vikings and Bears game claiming the title, a significant milestone for Portland State softball history.
Bottom LinePortland State's resilient victory in game two has set the stage for a thrilling finale, underscoring the high stakes and historic potential of claiming the regular season crown.
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