University of Minnesota Athletics
University of Minnesota
1-4
Kentucky
4-1
Minnesota Falls 8-0 to Kentucky on Sunday
2/8/2026 4:11:00 PM | Softball
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Minnesota Golden Gophers were not able to record a run against Kentucky freshman pitcher Hailey Nutter on Sunday and were shut out 8-0 by the Wildcats.
Macy Richardson (0-2) started and took the loss in the circle for Minnesota (1-4).
Natalie Susa was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going two innings, surrendering one run on one hit.
At the plate, the Golden Gophers were led by Tinley Easton, who went 1-for-2 on the day.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Minnesota did not advance a runner past second base in the game. The Golden Gophers went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position, last placing a runner as far as second in the fifth, when Jae Cosgriff made it into scoring position with nobody out.
GAME NOTES
» Minnesota pitchers faced 25 Kentucky hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and three fly balls while striking out four.
» Easton led the Golden Gophers at the plate, going 1 for 2.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Nutter, Hailey (2-0)
L: Richardson, Macy (0-2)
Batting:
2B: Plotts, Peyton 1
3B: Donaldson, Emory 1
HR: Anson, Maddy 1
RBI: Riddel, Alexa 1 ; Blum, Allie 1 ; Sleeman, Carly 2 ; Anson, Maddy 3 ; Emmert, Ella 1
SH: Clark, Maddy 1
SF: Sleeman, Carly 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Riddel, Alexa 1 ; Hamilton, Karissa 1 ; Sleeman, Carly 1 ; Plotts, Peyton 2 ; Anson, Maddy 1 ; Clark, Maddy 1 ; Donaldson, Emory 1
SB: Hamilton, Karissa 1
CS: Blum, Allie 1
Batting:
SH: Jones, Brooklyn 1
Base Running:
SB: Cosgriff, Jae 1
HBP: Snippes, Jessa 1
