ROCHESTER, Minn. – The University of Sioux Falls softball team earned a split against No. 22 Winona State today at the RCTC Dome, taking game one 6-2 before falling in game two 7-0.
The Cougars delivered a strong performance in the opener behind timely hitting and another complete-game effort from Maddi Duncan, but Winona State responded in game two with a dominant pitching performance to secure the split. Sioux Falls moves to 20-17 overall and 8-4 in NSIC play.
Game One: Sioux Falls 6, #22 Winona State 2
After falling behind early, the Cougars responded with a complete team effort to knock off the nationally ranked Warriors.
Winona State struck first in the opening inning with an RBI double, but Sioux Falls answered in the second as Brianne Lawver delivered an RBI single to tie the game at 1-1…