The North Dakota softball team posted a split in their Friday doubleheader, losing 9-0 to Omaha and rebounding to win 2-0 against North Dakota State (NDSU). The Hawks now hold an overall record of 26-21 and are 3-9 in Summit League competition. Chloe Bethune starred offensively, reaching base four times in the doubleheader. The first game saw UND struggle offensively, while Tegan Livesay led a strong pitching performance in the second, throwing a complete game shutout.

By the Numbers
  • Chloe Bethune went 3-for-4 with one walk over two games.
  • Tegan Livesay improved to 12-8, marking her fifth complete game shutout of the season.
State of Play
  • The Hawks have won three consecutive games against NDSU.
  • UND ranks 3-9 in the Summit League as the season approaches its conclusion.
What's Next

North Dakota will play the second game of their series against NDSU tomorrow at 1 p.m., aiming to build on the momentum from their shutout victory.

Bottom Line

The Hawks demonstrated resilience by bouncing back after a tough loss. Attention now shifts to maintaining this winning momentum in future games to improve their league standing.