WOLVES SPLIT WITH CROOKSTON AT HOME

April 14, 2002

Senior pitcher Andrew Lyke lets fly during his Game One win Sunday.

Northern State broke out the bats in an 11-7 win over Minnesota-Crookston Sunday, but couldn't keep the offensive firepower going in a 3-5 loss in the league doubleheader nightcap at Fossum Field.

The Wolves (8-23, 1-13 NSIC) led the whole game and held off late rallies by the Golden Eagles (5-15, 5-5 NSIC) to secure the win. Senior pitcher Andrew Lyke (Lakeville, Minn.) struck out four and scattered 10 hits in the complete game win.

In the second game, Northern's defense again was a sore spot, committing four errors. The Wolves tied the game at 3-3 in the bottom of the fifth inning, but were unable to answer UMC's two-run sixth. Senior pitcher Ryan Albrecht (Aberdeen) picked up the loss on the mound.

Junior catcher Steve Rixen (Mott, N.D.) led the Wolves at the plate, going 4-for-6 on the day with six RBI and one run scored.

Northern added a doubleheader with Trinity Bible College to the schedule. The games will start at 3 p.m. Monday at Fossum Field.