In a tense Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Tournament matchup, Dominican University edged out Lakeland University, 2-1, handing the Muskies their first loss in the tournament. The game featured a pivotal seventh inning where Lakeland’s initial lead was overturned by Dominican, culminating in the winning run scoring on an error. Dominican, the top seed, now moves forward to face Benedictine University, while the fifth-seeded Muskies prepare for an elimination game against Concordia University Wisconsin.

By the Numbers
  • Dominican scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 7th inning to win the game.
  • Maddie Raske led Lakeland with 2 hits in 3 at-bats.
State of Play
  • Lakeland’s pitcher, Natalie Ziebell, threw 6 1/3 innings, allowing 2 runs with 1 strikeout.
  • Dominican's pitcher, Hannah Richards, completed the game with 1 run allowed on 5 hits and 2 strikeouts.
What's Next

Lakeland must win two games on Saturday to stay in the tournament, starting with a matchup against Concordia University Wisconsin, who recently lost to Benedictine.

Bottom Line

The Muskies need to quickly regroup and focus on their upcoming games to remain in contention for the championship, underscoring the importance of resilient pitching and crisp defense.