Dixon Twirls Gem as UMD Softball Sweeps Northern State

Sophomore pitcher Lauren Dixon allowed just one hit and one walk in six innings of work while striking out 15 batters.

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Sophomore pitcher Lauren Dixon allowed just one hit and one walk in six innings of work while striking out 15 batters as the UMD softball team defeated Northern State 8-0 in Game 1 of their doubleheader series.

In Game 2, the Bulldogs would combine to score 12 runs in the second and third innings as they topped the Wolves 13-4 to sweep the series.

Next up for UMD is the start of a six-game homestand this weekend against Minnesota State Mankato.