Freshman pitcher Unity Nelson led North Dakota to a 7-4 victory over Wofford in nine innings. Nelson held off Wofford for 6.2 innings before the Terriers managed to tie the game in the seventh. Makaela Carr took over and closed out the game, striking out the side in the ninth inning. Taya Hopfauf had a standout performance for North Dakota, with three hits and two RBIs. The win brought North Dakota’s record to 7-7, while Wofford suffered just its fifth loss of the season in 16 games.
The game saw multiple highlights, including Hopfauf’s triple, and strong offensive performances from Katie Joten and Katelyn Neumayer. The Fighting Hawks are now back at .500 and will face Buffalo and Tennessee State in their next matchups. Fans can follow live stats on the Fighting Hawks website. For more information on North Dakota softball, visit FightingHawks.com or follow on social media.
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