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Maddie Oetzmann warming up vs. Wayne State
0
Jamestown 26UJSB 19-5, 0-1 NSIC
3
Winner Minnesota State MSU 14-11, 1-0 NSIC
Jamestown 26UJSB
19-5, 0-1 NSIC
0
Final
3
Minnesota State MSU
14-11, 1-0 NSIC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Jamestown 26UJSB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1
Minnesota State MSU 1 0 0 0 1 1 X 3 7 1

W: Oetzmann, Maddie (8-3) L: Hope Ransome (5-4)

3
Jamestown 26UJSB 19-6, 0-2 NSIC
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Winner Minnesota State MSU 15-11, 2-0 NSIC
Jamestown 26UJSB
19-6, 0-2 NSIC
3
Final
4
Minnesota State MSU
15-11, 2-0 NSIC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Jamestown 26UJSB 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 5 1
Minnesota State MSU 2 0 0 1 0 1 X 4 7 0

W: Fry, Jorey (7-6) L: Hope Ransome (5-5)

Game Recap: Softball |

Minnesota State Sweeps Jimmies to Begin NSIC Play

MANKATO, Minn. — The Minnesota State softball team (15-11, 2-0 NSIC) kicked off their conference play with a commanding 3-0 triumph over Jamestown (19-6, 0-2 NSIC) at the Maverick Sports Dome on Friday, March 20th. Later that day, the Mavericks eked out a 4–3 win in a thrilling doubleheader matchup against the Jimmies.

Game 1 | Minnesota State 3, Jamestown 0
In the first game, the Mavericks showcased power and precision, with two home runs fueling the victory while the pitching staff held Jamestown to just five hits over seven innings. MSU jumped ahead early, grabbing a 1-0 lead in the first inning. Chloe Brandt started the action by drawing a walk, then advanced to third on a Finley Anderson groundout. Brandt scored on a Jamestown error, setting the tone.

In the fifth, Maddie Helin sent a ball over left center for a solo home run, extending the lead to 2-0. Nyah Hulbert, entering as a pinch hitter in the sixth, followed with another homer to left center, sealing the 3-0 win.

Maddie Oetzmann was dominant in the circle, pitching a complete game shutout while scattering five hits and striking out nine. Oetzmann threw 127 pitches, including 82 strikes, and faced 29 batters in a composed and efficient outing.

Oetzmann's performance was backed by Hulbert's clutch pinch-hit home run and Helin's solo shot. Carly Kimmes added two hits and recorded three assists defensively.

Game 2 | Minnesota State 4, Jamestown 3
In the second game, Minnesota State totaled seven hits and four walks in a tightly contested matchup. MSU jumped out early, taking a 2-0 lead by the end of the first inning. Brandt singled and Anderson walked to set the table, before Hannah Tong reached on an error that allowed Brandt to score. Izzy Hycnar followed with an RBI single to bring Anderson home.

In the fourth inning, Helin singled and advanced to third on a wild pitch. Kimmes executed a bunt single to drive in Helin, extending the lead to 3-0.

Jamestown responded in the fifth, tying the game at 3-3. A combination of a single and walks loaded the bases before a walk forced in a run. A single up the middle then plated two more runs.

The Mavericks answered in the sixth. Helin singled, moved into scoring position on a groundout, and later scored on a wild pitch after Kimmes reached on a single, giving MSU a 4-3 advantage. The defense held firm to secure the win.

Jorey Fry started in the circle, pitching 4.2 innings while allowing four hits and three earned runs, with two strikeouts and four walks. Lucy Porter was strong in relief, tossing 2.1 scoreless innings while allowing just one hit and striking out three.

Helin led the offense with two runs, two hits, and a stolen base, while Kimmes added two hits, one RBI, and seven assists defensively.

"These were close games, but I think our energy was pretty high the whole game," said Helin. "Our pitchers did really well, and our hitters came back and found ways to score when it mattered most."

MSU returns to action against Northern State on Saturday, March 21, at 2 p.m. CT at the Maverick All-Sports Dome in Mankato, Minn.
 
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