BROOKINGS, S.D. – Fourth-seeded North Dakota opened the 2025 Summit League Softball Championship with a commanding 8-0 run-rule victory over No. 5 seed North Dakota State on Wednesday afternoon at Jerald T. Moriarty Softball Field.
The Bison threatened to open the scoring in the first, but Star Cortez was thrown out at the plate trying to score on a single up the middle by Chloe Woldruff.
The Fighting Hawks wasted no time, erupting for four runs in the first inning. Camryn Lasota delivered a two-run double to left-center, followed by a wild pitch and an infield error that allowed two more runs to score.
Lasota continued her offensive prowess with an RBI single in the second inning, pushing the lead to 5-0. She finished the day 3-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored.
North Dakota sealed the victory with a three-run fifth inning, highlighted by RBI singles from Hailey Bethune, Quincie Chunestudey and Katie Joten.
In the circle, senior pitcher Jackie Albrecht was dominant, tossing a complete-game shutout. She allowed just three hits, struck out five, and stranded nine Bison runners over five innings to earn her fourth win of the season.
North Dakota State struggled offensively, managing only three singles and leaving runners on base in each of the first four innings. Their best scoring opportunity came in the third inning when they loaded the bases, but a fielder’s choice ended the threat.
Pitcher of Record
Win – Jackie Albrecht (4-15): 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 6 BB, 5 SO
Loss – Piper Reed (6-9): 0.1 IP, 1 H, 4 ER, 4 BB, 1 SO
Notables
- Camryn Lasota led the Hawks with a perfect 3-for-3 performance, driving in three runs and scoring twice.
- North Dakota's offense was efficient, scoring eight runs on seven hits and capitalizing on six walks.
- Jackie Albrecht recorded her second shutout of the season, needing just 100 pitches to complete the game.
- North Dakota’s 26 wins match the program’s single-season record.
- The Fighting Hawks advanced to the double-elimination portion of the tournament for the first time since 2021.
Up Next
With the 8-0 win, North Dakota advances to face top-seeded Omaha on Thursday at 11 a.m. CT in the double-elimination round. North Dakota State is eliminated from the tournament.
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