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Laing
College, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Exclusive Interview with UMD Football Standout Brent Laing

Fox 21's Cam Derr walked through Laing's journey to Draft Day in an exclusive interview with the former Bulldog.. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the past six years Brent Laing called Malosky Stadium home. While Laing may have turned in his Bulldogs jersey, he’s not hanging up his cleats just yet. The UMD standout will, no doubt, be anxiously awaiting the phone call of a lifetime, with an opportunity to live out, what he thought, was a childhood dream. Now, Laing…

Bmse
Community, News - Latest News, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

BMSE Community Day Free Kids Camp Returns for Second Year

The camp is this upcoming Wednesday, May 3. It is scheduled from 4-6 PM at Malosky Stadium. No registration necessary.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Next week, mark your calendars, the annual Community Day Free Kids Camp presented by the Black Men Serving Excellence group returns for its second year. Next Wednesday, May 3, all kids across the Northland are welcome to participate in outdoor games and activities at Malosky Stadium. There will be fun friendly competition, group games, personalized paint-your-own t-shirts and…

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High School, Sports

Superior and Cloquet Softball Stay Perfect on the Season

Emma Raye went 2-2 on the day with two doubles, an RBI and 3 runs scored. Roena Diver hit for the cycle, with 6 RBIs and 5 runs scored. 
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball team extended their undefeated season to 7-0 after defeating Menomonie, Friday afternoon at home 11-1. Emma Raye went 2-2 on the day with two doubles, an RBI and 3 runs scored. Next up, the Spartans will host Grantsburg on Monday at NBC Sports Complex. First pitch is set for 4 PM. Meanwhile, Cloquet also remains…

Gooseberry
Features, Fox Along the North Shore, Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News - Latest News

Fox Along the North Shore: Gooseberry Falls

Ken Slama,

TWO HARBORS, Minn — There are eight state parks spread out along the scenic North Shore. One landmark in particular started to gain popularity among tourists during the 1920s. Then, in 1937, Gooseberry Falls became the first designated state park along the North Shore. Nearly 100 years later, Gooseberry Falls remains a popular stop along the shore as we wake…

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High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Grand Rapids Earns First Win of the Season

Next up, Duluth East will look to bounce back on the road against Lakeville South. Grand Rapids is set to host Princeton. Both games are scheduled for Friday at 4:30 PM.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grand Rapids baseball team earned their first win of the season on Thursday morning with 2-1 victory over Duluth East, at Wade Stadium. Thunderhawks’ Easton Sjostrand and Kyle Henke are responsible for the RBIs in the win. Next up, Duluth East will look to bounce back on the road against Lakeville South. Grand Rapids is set to…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Softball Prepares to Host Regular Season Finale

The Bulldogs will first take on Wayne State, Saturday at 1 and 3 PM, before getting a go at Augustana, Sunday at 12 and 2 from Malosky Stadium.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Coming up this weekend the UMD Softball team will host their regular season finale with a pair of NSIC double headers. The Bulldogs sit tied with Augustana for first in the conference. The weekend ahead will determine who wins the NSIC regular season. No pressure right? Well, for the Bulldogs every game is treated like a play off…

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High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Superior and Hermantown Pick Up Lake Superior Conference Wins

The Spartans move to 4-2 on the season. While, Hermantown extends their undefeated run to 4-0.
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Baseball has finally made its way to the Northland with a jam-packed day of prep action. Duluth Marshall traveled across the bridge to face off with Superior, Thursday afternoon. The Spartans held the lead throughout the game but the Hilltoppers find a spark late to tie the game. Superior would pull out the 5-4 win on a bases…

Umd Football Draft
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Trio of Bulldogs Hope to Hear Name Called at NFL Draft This Weekend

Offensive lineman Brent Laing, Wide Receiver Armani Carmickle, and Tight End Zach Ojile all could potentially hear their name called.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Three former UMD football standouts will be anxiously waiting next to their phones this weekend as the NFL draft takes place in Kansas City, Missouri. Offensive lineman Brent Laing, Wide Receiver Armani Carmickle, and Tight End Zach Ojile all could potentially hear their name called. The trio just partcipated in Minnesota’s pro day a few weeks ago and…

Strong
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Joshua Strong Departs UMD Men’s Basketball Program to Pursue Law Degree

Strong would start in 14 games for the Bulldogs last year and tally 237 points.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball will have a key contributor from a year ago departing the program. Guard Joshua Strong made an announcement via his own personal twitter page that he is heading to Howard University to pursue a law degree. Strong would start in 14 games for the Bulldogs last year and tally 237 points. He is the…

Umd Softball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Softball Continues Unbeaten Streak at Home with Sweep of Crookston

UMD (34-9) will next host Wayne State in a doubleheader on Saturday. First pitch of game one is set for 1 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team improved to 6-0 at home on Tuesday, taking two games from Minnesota Crookston. In game one, UMD would rally from being down 4-1 in the bottom of 6th to eventually win the contest 6-4. In game two, it was all Bulldogs as they picked up the shut out 6-0. UMD (34-9) will next host…

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High School, Sports

Duluth Wolfpack Boys Secure Home-Opening Win against Grand Rapids

The Wolfpack (2-1) will next be in action on Friday when they host St. Paul Central. Gametime is scheduled for 7 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack boys lacrosse team picked up their 2nd win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Grand Rapids 15 to 4. The Wolfpack (2-1) will next be in action on Friday when they host St. Paul Central. Gametime is scheduled for 7 PM. Categories: High School, Sports

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College, Sports

#17 St. Benedict’s Takes Two Away from CSS Softball

CSS (12-14) will next be in action on Wednesday when they host Carleton in a doubleheader. First pitch of game one is at 3:30 pm.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica softball team would play 17th ranked St. Benedict’s tough on Tuesday, but would ultimately fall in both games. In game one, a home run by the Bennies in the top of the 5th would be the difference maker as they won 4 to 3. They would follow that contest up with a 9 to 1…

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College, Sports

UWS Softball Opens Home Slate with Doubleheader Sweep of Crown

UWS (21-5) will next be in action on Wednesday for a doubleheader at Northwestern. First pitch of game one is set for 3:30 pm.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After spending the first 24 games of their season on the road, the UWS softball team finally played at home on Tuesday. They would defeat Crown College 4 to 1 and 11 to 2 to pick up the sweep. UWS (21-5) will next be in action on Wednesday for a doubleheader at Northwestern. First pitch of game one…

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College, Sports

CSS Men’s Tennis Sees Season End in 1st Ever MIAC Tournament

CSS ends the season with an overall record of 12-8.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s tennis team made their first ever MIAC tournament appearance on Tuesday. Unfortunately, the Saints would be swept in all doubles matchups. Then in singles competition, St. John’s and St. Scholastica would split with three wins each. In the end, St. John’s moves on with the 6 to 3 victory. CSS ends the season with…

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High School, Sports

Hermantown and Superior Baseball Pick Up Conference Wins

Hermantown moves to 2-0, Superior breaks .500 and Grand Rapids falls to 0-3.
Cam Derr, Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- NBC Sports Complex hosted a pair of Lake Superior Conference baseball match-ups Monday afternoon. In the early slot, Hermantown moved to 2-0 on the season after defeating Grand Rapids 8-3. Hermantown will hope to keep rolling, Wednesday on the road against Proctor. First pitch is scheduled for 5 PM. While later that evening, Superior picked up win number…

Umd Mbb Returners
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Middleton & Blair to Return for UMD Men’s Hoops in 2023-2024

The duo has combined for 2,931 points as well as 425 made threes from beyond the arc.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team will return two seniors from a year ago. Guards Drew Blair and Jack Middleton both have elected to use their extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The duo has combined for 2,931 points as well as 425 made threes from beyond the arc. They’ve also seen…

Uws Bsb
College, Sports

UWS Baseball’s Explosive Offense Shines in UMAC Sweep

The Yellowjackets offense erupted in this UMAC series outscoring the Knights 41-0. 
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS baseball team had a huge day at the plate, defeating Martin Luther 21-0, 10-0 (7 inn.) in Sunday’s home double-header. The Yellowjackets offense erupted in this UMAC series outscoring the Knights 41-0. UWS is set to host Northland, Tuesday at home for a noon start time. Categories: College, Sports

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College, Sports

CSS Baseball Battles for First MIAC Sweep

Jack Harris led the way in Game Two, going 3-5 with 3 RBIs. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastic baseball team picked up their first MIAC sweep of the season, on Sunday, knocking off Carleton 9-2 and 18-13. Jack Harris led the way in Game Two, going 3-5 with 3 RBIs. Next up, the Saints hit the road for a series with St. Olaf, scheduled for next Saturday first pitch is set for 1…

Wilderness
Sports

Wilderness Takes Game Two in Midwest Division Semifinals

Next up, the Wilderness will head to Kenai River for Game Three next Friday. Puck drop is set for 7:30 PM AK time. 
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness jump out to a 2-0 lead in the best of five series with Kenai River after winning 2-1 on Saturday in the Midwest Division Semifinals. Forward Kevin Marx Noren put the Wilderness on the board early in the first period. Then, Reid Daavettila scored goal number two in the second period. Next up, the Wilderness…

Uws Bsb
College, Sports

Rodriguez Shines in Yellowjackets Shutout Victory over Martin Luther

Ryan Rodriguez earned his sixth win on the season, throwing 7 innings of shutout work, with no runs on 2 hits and 11 strikeouts.
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior baseball team hosted their first home game in weeks with UMAC opponent, Martin Luther on Saturday. The Yellowjackets pick up the win 10-0 after 7 innings. Nick Frederickson led the way offensively with 3 RBIs. While, the starter for UWS, Ryan Rodriguez earned his sixth win on the season, throwing 7 innings of shutout work, with…

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College, Sports

Coaches Corner: Melissa Fracker

In this week's segment we hear from UWS softball head coach Melissa Fracker.
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner we chat with the head softball coach at UWS, Melissa Fracker as the Yellowjackets head into the final stretch of their season. Categories: College, Sports

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Back in Action for Annual Spring Game

The Bulldogs open their season in just four short months, at home against Northern Michigan. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team held their annual spring football game Friday evening at Malosky Stadium. Team Maroon would be the only team to break into the end zone, besting team White 14-0. “I mean D-line Dogs. Linebackers, Dogs. We have some Dogs at safety and corner too so, it’s going to be a force to be reckoned with…

Top Play
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 4/21

This week’s top play belongs to St. Scholastica baseball player Ryan Garlick.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to St. Scholastica baseball player Ryan Garlick. Garlick made two spectacular diving catches in Scholastica’s contest against Gustavus on Tuesday. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

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Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Wilderness Take Game One Win From Kenai River Brown Bears 3-1

Reid Daavettila would net the eventual go-ahead goal in the 2nd period.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness started off the postseason with a win on Friday, defeating Kenai River 3-1 to take a one game series lead in their best of five game series. Reid Daavettila would net the eventual go-ahead goal in the 2nd period. Gunnar Thoreson and Kevin Marx Noren would have the other goals in the contest. Game two…

Carpenter
College, Sports

UWS Names Emily Carpenter as Head Women’s Basketball Coach

In her first season leading the Yellowjackets, Carpenter helped guide UWS to a 10-14 record.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After a national search, UWS has removed the interim tag from Emily Carpenter’s title and named her the head women’s basketball coach on Friday. In her first season leading the Yellowjackets, Carpenter helped guide UWS to a 10-14 record. Which was an improvement of four more wins and five fewer losses than the previous year. She also suited…

Umd Vb
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Volleyball Releases Schedule for 2023 Season

It all starts on September 1st when the Bulldogs will take part in the Ferris State Invitational. Their first matchup will be against Adelphi.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD has revealed their schedule for the 2023 season. It all starts on September 1st when the Bulldogs will take part in the Ferris State Invitational. Their first matchup will be against Adelphi. They’ll also face the host and Wayne State of Michigan that weekend. The following week will be their home opener. As part of the Up…

Toninato
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Duluth Native & Former Bulldog Dominic Toninato Re-Signs with Winnipeg Jets

The Duluth East grad played five games for the Jets this season and recorded one assist.
Neil Vierzba,

WINNIPEG, Manitoba.- A former Bulldog re-upped with his NHL team on Wednesday. Duluth native Dominic Toninato has signed a two-year, two-way extension with the Winnipeg Jets. The Duluth East grad played five games for the Jets this season and recorded one assist. Most of his game action came in the AHL with the Manitoba Moose. In 50 games, he would have…

Hunt
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bemidji State Forward Reece Hunt Joins UMD as Graduate Transfer

Hunt is coming off a year in which she led the Beavers with a team-high 12 points.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team announced Thursday that Reece Hunt, a graduate forward from Bemidji State has joined the team for the upcoming season. Hunt is coming off a year in which she led the Beavers with a team-high 12 points. Her six goals landed her at 2nd on the team in scoring. In her four years at…
Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News - Latest News, Weather in the News

2022-2023 Duluth Winter Officially Snowiest on Record

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, Minn. — At 5 A.M. this morning, the National Weather Service measured 2.0″ of snow, bringing our total snowfall for this winter to 137.1″. This breaks the previous record of 135.4″ set during the winter of 1995-96. This all started back on October 14 when we received the first snowfall of the season, getting 2.0″.  December brought 44.9″ of…

Northern Star
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Dayne Painovich

Painovich is a three-sport athlete at Cloquet. In the fall, it's football. Come winter, it's hockey and spring is all about baseball.
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- One of the most difficult decisions for any high school athlete, is where they’ll take the next step in both their academic and athletic careers, but for Dayne Painovich the question wasn’t where, but which sport he would continue playing and which he would leave behind. In the fall, it’s football. Come winter, it’s hockey and spring is…

Koi Perich
College, High School, Sports

Esko’s Koi Perich to Play College Football at University of Minnesota

The 2nd ranked player in the state of Minnesota wrapped up his junior season with 75 tackles, three interceptions and four fumble recoveries.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- He had interest from half of the Big Ten conference, so it was likely Esko junior safety Koi Perich was going to pick a team that is a part of the power five. Wednesday, he did just that. Perich announced he will be staying in his home state and will play for the Minnesota Golden Gophers starting in…

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High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Proctor & Grand Rapids Open Seasons with Victories

Proctor will next play at Superior on Friday. Meanwhile, Grand Rapids will play at Rock Ridge on Wednesday.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor softball team opened their season on Tuesday with two wins. They would defeat Bemidji 5 to 2 earlier in the day. Then follow that up with a 16 to 1 victory over South Ridge. Proctor (2-0) will next play at Superior on Friday. In other softball action, Grand Rapids would get the best of Duluth Denfeld…

Css Baseball
College, Sports

Woes Continue for CSS Baseball as Gusties Sweep Saints

CSS (3-20) will next host Carleton on Saturday in a doubleheader. First pitch of game one is set for 1 PM.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica baseball team would put up a fight against Gustavus Adolphus on Tuesday, ultimately falling short in both games of a doubleheader. In game one, the Gusties would take down the Saints seven to nothing. They would follow that up with a 10-2 victory in game two. CSS (3-20) will next host Carleton on Saturday in…

Umd Mhky
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Reveals Schedule for 2023-2024 Season

UMD will drop the puck against Michigan Tech on October 7th for a single game to open the season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team revealed their schedule for the 2023-2024 season on Tuesday. They’ll drop the puck against Michigan Tech on October 7th for a single game to open the season. The following weekend they will have their first full series when they welcome Northern Michigan to town. One other notable includes a home and home series…

Mcmahon
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Bulldog Women’s Hockey Seniors McMahon & Stewart to Return for 5th Year

The duo has plenty of experience which includes two NCAA Frozen Four appearances during their tenure.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team received a boost from two key returners on Tuesday. Mannon McMahon and Taylor Stewart both have accepted their additional year of eligibility that was granted by the NCAA due to the Covid-19 pandemic. McMahon is coming off a career year in which she had 11 goals and 18 assists, both were career-highs. Same…

Uws Tennis
College, Sports

UWS Tennis Defends Home Court with Sweep of UMAC Foe Bethany Lutheran

The Yellowjackets will next be in action on Friday when they play at Crown College.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s and women’s tennis teams would pick up wins on Monday. The men’s team would improve to 18-3 overall and 6-0 in the conference by defeating Bethany Lutheran 8 to 1. As for the women’s team, they captured win number seven with the 9 to 0 victory over the Vikings. The Yellowjackets will next be in…

Hughes
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Graduate Forward Gabbie Hughes Grabs Gold at Women’s Worlds

In national play, the Lino Lakes native would tally one goal and one assist.
Neil Vierzba,

BRAMPTON, Ontario.- UMD graduate forward Gabbie Hughes has captured gold with the US Women’s National Team. Hughes and Team USA would defeat Canada 6 to 3 in the IIHF Women’s World Championship on Sunday. In national play, the Lino Lakes native would tally one goal and one assist. Hughes was one of four Bulldogs to medal at the tournament. In…

Third Times A Charm
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Bulldogs Softball Goes Undefeated in Home Opener Weekend

Next up, UMD is scheduled to host a doubleheader with MSU Moorhead Wednesday at Malosky. First pitch is set for noon. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team finally hosted a pair of home double headers this weekend. The Bulldogs went 4-0 in their home opener weekend against Winona State and Upper Iowa. UMD shutout Upper Iowa in Game One 9-0 in five innings. Elle Potts led the way offensively going 2-3 with a double and a homerun with 4 RBIs. While,…

Cj Ham
Community, News, News - Latest News, Sports

CJ Ham’s Fourth Annual Youth Football Camp Open for Registration

The camp is set for July 8 at Public Schools Stadium on the campus of Duluth Denfeld.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Summer is nearing and one of the most popular events of the season is back for its fourth year. Former Denfeld Hunter and Vikings fullback, CJ Ham’s Annual Youth Football Camp is now open for registration. The camp is set for July 8 at Public Schools Stadium on the campus of Duluth Denfeld. The camp includes one on…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Hibbing & Cloquet Grab Wins on the Diamond

Wade Stadium was the place to be on Friday as it hosted multiple prep baseball games.
Neil Vierzba, Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The prep baseball season is officially underway in the Northland. Wade Stadium was the place to be on Friday as it hosted multiple prep baseball games. Early in the day, Hibbing would defeat South Ridge 9 to 7. The Bluejackets (1-0) will next play at Hermantown on Tuesday. As for the Panthers (0-1) they will look to bounce…

Sup Sb
High School, Sports

Superior Softball Picks Up Shut Out Victory on Home Opener

Indigo Fish would lead the way for the Spartans with two doubles and 3 RBIs. 
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball team picked up their third win of the season on Friday, with a 5-0 victory over New Richmond. Indigo Fish would lead the way for the Spartans with two doubles and 3 RBIs. Next up, Superior hosts a double-header with Hermantown and Chippewa Falls on Saturday. Categories: High School, Sports

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Duluth Wolfpack Girls Open Season with 14 to 9 Victory Over Big Lake

The Wolfpack (1-0) will next be in action on April 21st when they play at Southwest Christian.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack girls lacrosse team opened the year with a win on Friday, defeating Big Lake 14 to 9 at home. The Wolfpack (1-0) will next be in action on April 21st when they play at Southwest Christian. Game time is at 5:15 pm. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Umd Softball
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Softball Knocks Off Winona State in Home-Opening Doubleheader

The Bulldogs (27-8) will next be in action on Saturday when they take on Upper Iowa in a doubleheader. First pitch of game one is set for noon.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team improved to 27-8 on the season on Friday after sweeping Winona State at home. In game one, UMD erupted for ten runs to take down the Warriors 10 to nothing. Nicole Schmitt would hit a grand slam to in the 1st inning to help lead UMD. Then in game two, it would take extras…