Cougar Softball Overcomes Bethany Lutheran in Series Opener

MORRIS, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Morris softball team came from behind on Tuesday to earn a 3-1 victory over Bethany Lutheran College in the series opener between the two squads. Tied atop the UMAC coming into the day, the Cougars wrest control of first place with two games still to come and move to 25-10 (12-1 UMAC) on the year. The first inning was scoreless for both sides, though Minnesota Morris starter Alyssa Thornton (11-3) had to work around a walk and a single, though the lead runner was thrown out by left fielder Anna Baumann to help…