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St. Cloud State Softball Picks Up First Ranked Win Since March 2023, Splits First Road NSIC Doubleheader with No. 10 Augustana
3/28/2025 5:50:00 PM | Softball
Huskies take game one, 5-2, drop 1-0 pitcher’s duel in game two
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – St. Cloud State Softball (25-9, 4-2 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference) split its first road NSIC doubleheader of the season on Friday against No. 10 Augustana (25-7, 7-1 NSIC) at Bowden Field in Sioux Falls. The Huskies won game one 5-2, before dropping a 1-0 pitcher's duel in game two.
The loss was the first of the conference season for the Vikings. The win was also the first against a ranked opponent since March 5, 2023, vs. No. 8 Grand Valley State in Florida, and snapped a three-game losing streak against ranked opponents.
GAME ONE: ST. CLOUD STATE 5, AUGUSTANA 2
After going 0-for-3 in the first and second innings, the Huskies plated four runs in the third, to take a 4-0 lead. SCSU scored two runs on a throwing error, while sophomore catcher/infielder Bethany Weiss (Forest Lake, Minn.) drove a run in, and senior infielder Maggie Fitzgerald (Oak Lawn, Ill.) hit an RBI-single.
Augie scored their first run of the game on a solo home run in the bottom of the third, but the Huskies responded with another run in the fourth to extend their lead back to four with an RBI from freshman catcher Morgan Honeycutt (Rosemount, Minn.). The Vikings hit a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh for their second run of the game.
TOP HUSKIES
· Junior right handed pitcher Justyce Porter (Kent, Wash.) – CG W (4-4), 7.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3 K, 0 BB
· Fitzgerald – 1-2, 2B
· Redshirt freshman utility Kaylee Collins (Lakeville, Minn.) – 2B
· Sophomore outfielder Bree Beck (Lakeville, Minn.) – 1-2
NOTABLES
· The Huskies moved to 37-80 all-time against Augustana, snapping a five-game losing streak against the Vikings. SCSU also handed Augie its first conference loss of the season.
· SCSU improved to 1-0 on the road this season and 1-0 against ranked opponents.
· It was the Huskies first ranked win since March 5, 2023, vs. #8 Grand Valley State in Florida, snapping a three-game losing streak against ranked opponents.
· SCSU scored 5+ runs for the 23rd time this season and fourth consecutive game and tallied 6+ hits for the 30th time and fourth straight game.
· The Huskies hit 2+ doubles for the 20th time this season.
· SCSU limited its opponent to two or less runs for the 18th time this season (seven out of the last eight) and six or less hits for the 17th time (five out of the last six).
· The Huskies did not issue a walk for the eighth time this season.
· Porter made her first start of the year and logged a 7.0 inning complete game. It was her team-leading 17th appearance of the season.
· Fitzgerald hit her 10th double of the season which is tied for second most on the team this season.
· Collins improved her on-base streak to five games.
· Redshirt sophomore infielder Grace Frechette (Forest Lake, Minn.) extended her on-base streak to a season-best 12 games.
· Honeycutt improved her career-best on-base streak to eight games.
GAME TWO: AUGUSTANA 1, ST. CLOUD STATE 0
Augustana scored the game's lone run in the bottom of the second with a sacrifice fly. The Huskies only recorded two hits and were struck out 10 times by Augie's ace, Grace Glanzer, who picked up the shutout win. Junior right handed pitcher Macey Clark (Winneconne, Wis.) was spectacular for the Huskies as well, only allowing one run on four hits in her complete game effort.
TOP HUSKIES
· Clark – CG, 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 BB
· Collins – 1-2
NOTABLES
· The Huskies moved to 37-81 all-time against Augustana.
· SCSU moved to 1-1 on the road this season and 1-1 against ranked opponents.
· The Huskies were shutout for the first time this season and held to two or fewer hits for just the second time.
· SCSU did not hit an extra base hit for the first time this season and tied a season high by striking out 10 times.
· The Huskies limited its opponent to one or less runs for the 12th time this season (two out of the last three) and four or fewer hits for the ninth time (two out of the last three).
· SCSU did not issue a walk for the ninth time this season (second consecutive game) but also recorded zero strikeouts for the first time.
· Clark tossed her team leading ninth complete game and retied the lead for appearances, with 17. She lowered her season ERA below 2.00, to 1.96)
· Collins improved her on-base streak to six games.
· Frechette had her season best on-base streak of 12 games ended.
UP NEXT
The Huskies wrap up their four-game road trip on Saturday at Wayne State (17-11, 2-2 NSIC). The games are scheduled for 8 and 10 a.m.* (*note –start times have been moved up due to the projected weather forecast in Wayne, Neb.) at the Pete Chapman Softball Complex in Wayne, Neb. Links to each coverage option will be available on the SCSU Softball schedule page.
For all the latest on St. Cloud State Softball, stay tuned to SCSUHuskies.com and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
The loss was the first of the conference season for the Vikings. The win was also the first against a ranked opponent since March 5, 2023, vs. No. 8 Grand Valley State in Florida, and snapped a three-game losing streak against ranked opponents.
GAME ONE: ST. CLOUD STATE 5, AUGUSTANA 2
After going 0-for-3 in the first and second innings, the Huskies plated four runs in the third, to take a 4-0 lead. SCSU scored two runs on a throwing error, while sophomore catcher/infielder Bethany Weiss (Forest Lake, Minn.) drove a run in, and senior infielder Maggie Fitzgerald (Oak Lawn, Ill.) hit an RBI-single.
Augie scored their first run of the game on a solo home run in the bottom of the third, but the Huskies responded with another run in the fourth to extend their lead back to four with an RBI from freshman catcher Morgan Honeycutt (Rosemount, Minn.). The Vikings hit a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh for their second run of the game.
TOP HUSKIES
· Junior right handed pitcher Justyce Porter (Kent, Wash.) – CG W (4-4), 7.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3 K, 0 BB
· Fitzgerald – 1-2, 2B
· Redshirt freshman utility Kaylee Collins (Lakeville, Minn.) – 2B
· Sophomore outfielder Bree Beck (Lakeville, Minn.) – 1-2
NOTABLES
· The Huskies moved to 37-80 all-time against Augustana, snapping a five-game losing streak against the Vikings. SCSU also handed Augie its first conference loss of the season.
· SCSU improved to 1-0 on the road this season and 1-0 against ranked opponents.
· It was the Huskies first ranked win since March 5, 2023, vs. #8 Grand Valley State in Florida, snapping a three-game losing streak against ranked opponents.
· SCSU scored 5+ runs for the 23rd time this season and fourth consecutive game and tallied 6+ hits for the 30th time and fourth straight game.
· The Huskies hit 2+ doubles for the 20th time this season.
· SCSU limited its opponent to two or less runs for the 18th time this season (seven out of the last eight) and six or less hits for the 17th time (five out of the last six).
· The Huskies did not issue a walk for the eighth time this season.
· Porter made her first start of the year and logged a 7.0 inning complete game. It was her team-leading 17th appearance of the season.
· Fitzgerald hit her 10th double of the season which is tied for second most on the team this season.
· Collins improved her on-base streak to five games.
· Redshirt sophomore infielder Grace Frechette (Forest Lake, Minn.) extended her on-base streak to a season-best 12 games.
· Honeycutt improved her career-best on-base streak to eight games.
GAME TWO: AUGUSTANA 1, ST. CLOUD STATE 0
Augustana scored the game's lone run in the bottom of the second with a sacrifice fly. The Huskies only recorded two hits and were struck out 10 times by Augie's ace, Grace Glanzer, who picked up the shutout win. Junior right handed pitcher Macey Clark (Winneconne, Wis.) was spectacular for the Huskies as well, only allowing one run on four hits in her complete game effort.
TOP HUSKIES
· Clark – CG, 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 BB
· Collins – 1-2
NOTABLES
· The Huskies moved to 37-81 all-time against Augustana.
· SCSU moved to 1-1 on the road this season and 1-1 against ranked opponents.
· The Huskies were shutout for the first time this season and held to two or fewer hits for just the second time.
· SCSU did not hit an extra base hit for the first time this season and tied a season high by striking out 10 times.
· The Huskies limited its opponent to one or less runs for the 12th time this season (two out of the last three) and four or fewer hits for the ninth time (two out of the last three).
· SCSU did not issue a walk for the ninth time this season (second consecutive game) but also recorded zero strikeouts for the first time.
· Clark tossed her team leading ninth complete game and retied the lead for appearances, with 17. She lowered her season ERA below 2.00, to 1.96)
· Collins improved her on-base streak to six games.
· Frechette had her season best on-base streak of 12 games ended.
UP NEXT
The Huskies wrap up their four-game road trip on Saturday at Wayne State (17-11, 2-2 NSIC). The games are scheduled for 8 and 10 a.m.* (*note –start times have been moved up due to the projected weather forecast in Wayne, Neb.) at the Pete Chapman Softball Complex in Wayne, Neb. Links to each coverage option will be available on the SCSU Softball schedule page.
For all the latest on St. Cloud State Softball, stay tuned to SCSUHuskies.com and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Porter, Justyce (4-4)
L: Glanzer, Grace (11-5)
Batting:
2B: Fitzgerald, Maggie 1 ; Collins, Kaylee 1
RBI: Weiss, Bethany 1 ; Fitzgerald, Maggie 1 ; Honeycutt, Morgan 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Holzhueter, Reese 1 ; Holmes, Brooke 1 ; Frechette, Grace 1 ; Harms, Hannah 1 ; Beck, Bree 1
CS: Dahmen, Grace 1
Batting:
2B: Dorman, Ashton 1
HR: Herbert, Sydney 1
RBI: Herbert, Sydney 2
SF: Herbert, Sydney 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Houston, Hailey 1 ; Herbert, Sydney 1
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