The Concordia-St. Paul softball team faced two narrow defeats against No. 24 Winona State, losing 3-2 and 4-3. In game one, CSP nearly closed a three-run gap but fell short despite a home run by Danni Sharum. In game two, the Golden Bears led 3-0 before the Warriors rallied to score four runs, with CSP unable to tie the game in the final innings. Danni Sharum and Alexis Monty led the offense for CSP, both contributing key hits across the matches.

By the Numbers
  • Golden Bears notched 15 hits across both games, compared to Winona State's 13.
  • CSP left 11 runners on base while Winona State left 14.
State of Play
  • CSP is currently 22-19 overall, with an 11-7 record in the NSIC.
  • Winona State improved to 39-6 with their victories.
What's Next

The Golden Bears will travel to face the Minnesota State Mavericks in a doubleheader on April 19, with the first game starting at 12 p.m. in Mankato.

Bottom Line

The close losses highlight CSP's potential and areas for improvement, particularly in clutch situations and capitalizing on scoring opportunities, as they prepare for upcoming games.