The Basics
Score 1: MNU 10, Culver-Stockton 4
Score 2: MNU 0, Culver-Stockton 6
Records: MNU (21-13, 7-7), C-SC (20-18, 7-9)
Location: Olathe, Kan. – Williams Field

OLATHE, Kan. – MNU split its home doubleheader against Culver-Stockton on Monday, riding an explosive offensive performance to a Game 1 win before being shut out in the nightcap.

In Game 1, MNU wasted no time setting the tone, plating 3 runs in the 1st inning and adding 2 more in the 2nd to seize early control. The Pioneers continued to apply pressure with multi-run frames in the 4th and 6th, finishing with 10 runs on 17 hits in a commanding victory.

Lailah Simmons, Brie Manwarren, Molly Nicas, and Danica Hobbs all recorded multi-hit performances as MNU's lineup produced runs in 4 different innings.

In the circle, Mandy Brown set the tone early with three scoreless innings and five strikeouts, while Grace Berlage earned the win in relief.

Game 1 Turning Point
MNU's 5-run surge in the 1st and 2nd innings proved to be enough.

Game 1 Individual Leaders
Mandy Brown struck out 5 in 3 innings. Grace Berlage struck out 3 in 4 innings of relief for the win. And Danica Hobbs (2-4, 2 R, 2B), Brie Manwarren (3-4, 3 R, RBI), Lailah Simmons (3-4, 3 R, 2B, 2 RBI), Molly Nicas (3-4, R, 2B, 2 RBI), Senne Imel (1-1, RBI, BB, SF), Devyn Garber (1-1, R, 2B, RBI), and Aariana Paprocki (2-4) powered the offense.

In Game 2, MNU was unable to carry over its offensive momentum, despite collecting 8 hits. The Pioneers put runners on throughout the game but could not break through, while Culver scored in each of the first 5 innings to win 6-0.

Game 2 Turning Point
Culver-Stockton's run in the 1st turned out to be the game winner.

Game 2 Individual Leaders
Brie Manwarren allowed just an unearned run in 3 innings of relief. And Danica Hobbs (2-4), Brie Manwarren (1-2, BB, Sac), and Elayna Goff (2-3) reached base twice.

Up Next
The next double header is Friday at home vs. Peru State at 4:00/6:00.