ST. PAUL -- The Sabercats struggled to generate any offensive momentum in their first doubleheader of the season, falling to North Central University in two five-inning games in the West Saint Paul Dome.
The Sabercats will look ahead to Tuesday and the start of their spring trip, which will be a doubleheader at Eureka College.
OVERVIEW
- Results Game One:Â Maranatha 0-20Â North Central (5 innings)
- Results Game Two:Â Maranatha 2-20Â North Central (5 innings)
- Venue: West Saint Paul Dome - St. Paul, Minnesota
- Attendance: 50
- Records:Â MBU (0-2), NCU (2-15)
STORYÂ
It was the Sabercats' first time facing live opposing pitchers this year, and North Central entered the series already in a rhythm, having completed 15 games already coming in. After being on the receiving end of Addison Schroer's no-hitter in game one, the Sabercats eventually scored their first runs of the season in the second game, as Beka D'Oyley scored in the second, capitalizing on an error from North Central, and Bethany Searle scored in the third.
Searle was responsible for the Sabercats' only hit on the day with a single in the fifth inning. Schroer proved her versatility for North Central, leading the Rams with 6 hits and 3 RBIs on the day.
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Maranatha Lineup Game 1 - Melville (C), Searle (P), Strauch (SS), Madsen (2B), Knibbs (3B), McIntyre (1B), Mikkelson (LF), Gaul (CF), O'Doyley (RF)
Maranatha Lineup Game 2 - Melville (C), McIntyre (P), Strauch (SS), Madsen (2B), Searle (3B), O'Doyley (1B), Mikkelson (LF), Gaul (CF), Knibbs (RF)
STATS
OPPONENTS
- North Central competes in the Upper Midwest Athletics Conference (NCAA-DIII)
- North Central also competes in the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association (Dll - North Region)
- North Central finished the 2023 season with a record of 2-27
NEXT
The Sabercats travel to Eureka, Illinois to face Eureka College on Tuesday. Details at mbusabercats.com/schedule.
