The University of Minnesota Duluth softball team suffered defeats in both games of a doubleheader against St. Cloud State University, with final scores of 9–3 and 10–3. UMD initially took the lead in the first game with a solo home run from Khendal Johnson but struggled to maintain momentum as SCSU dominated the fourth inning. In the second game, despite a strong start and a two-run homer from Kendal Jenkins, the Bulldogs faltered again in the later innings. These losses leave UMD with a record of 14-14 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC), placing them in 10th position for the NSIC Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • UMD scored a total of 6 runs across both games.
  • St. Cloud State scored a combined 19 runs in the doubleheader.
State of Play
  • UMD holds a 14-14 record in the NSIC.
  • The Bulldogs are currently ranked 10th for the upcoming NSIC Tournament.
What's Next

The Bulldogs are scheduled to play their final regular-season doubleheader against Concordia University St. Paul tomorrow, where they will aim to improve their standings before the tournament.

Bottom Line

The Bulldogs need to leverage their strengths in the upcoming game to secure a better position for the NSIC Tournament, focusing on maintaining early leads and minimizing late-game collapses.