3/23/2004

Wolves Split with Dakota State - Pick up First Win

Northern State split a doubleheader with Dakota State, losing game one 7-2 and rebounding to win game two, 4-2.

The Wolves found themselves in a hole early in game one as they trailed 4-1 an inning and a half into the game. They did pull within two runs in the bottom on the fourth when Lisa Koehler scored on a Cyndy Bronte single. That was close as the Wolves would get as Dakota State added some insurance runs on a three run homer that Jeny Garst shot over the center field fence in the top of the seventh inning.

In the second game the Wolves struck first in the bottom of the second inning when Christie Schulte scored after Caitlin Hodges grounded out to the pitcher.

Dakota State struck back in the top of the third when Sara Kloetzer singled, knocking in a run, and having another run scored on a error by the catcher making it a 2-1 game in favor of Dakota State.

After the third inning Chirstie Schulte took over the game as she only allowed one more hit on her way to a three hitter. She only allowed one earned run, struck out three and walked only two batters in her seven innings of work.

The Wolves, who still trailed by one took the lead in the fifth inning. After a Cassey Vieth single to center, Lisa Koehler roped a triple down the right field line scoring Vieth and tying the game at two. Koehler scored after Cyndy Bronte reach on an error as the Wolves took a 3-2 lead.

The Wolves added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth when Caitlin Hodges scored from third on an error by the second basemen.

The Wolves are now 1-4 on the season and will travel to South Dakota on March 25 for a double header.

Game 1 Stats

Game 2 Stats