University of Minnesota Athletics
University of Minnesota
8-15, 1-2
Indiana
18-5, 2-1
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Taylor Hess (5-1)
L: Schwartz, Sydney (5-6)
S: Ella Troutt (1)
Batting:
HR: Werner, Maggie 1
RBI: Werner, Maggie 2 ; Jones, Brooklyn 1 ; Hooper, Lucy 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Snippes, Jessa 1 ; Werner, Maggie 2 ; Raymond, Carter 1
Batting:
2B: Alex Cooper 2
HR: Madalyn Strader 1
RBI: Avery Parker 2 ; Josie Bird 1 ; Madalyn Strader 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Aly VanBrandt 1 ; Alex Cooper 1 ; Avery Parker 1 ; Jada Ellison 1 ; Madalyn Strader 1 ; Cassidy Kettleman 1
SB: Jada Ellison 1 ; Madalyn Strader 1
HBP: Avery Parker 1
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Gophers Drop 6-4 Decision at Indiana in Series Finale
3/8/2026 2:20:00 PM | Softball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Maggie Werner recorded three hits, including a home run, but the Minnesota Golden Gophers fell 6-4 to the Indiana Hoosiers on Sunday in the series finale.
Sydney Schwartz (5-6) started in the circle and took the loss for Minnesota (8-15, 1-2 Big Ten).
Werner led the Gophers offensively, going 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs. Lucy Hooper added an RBI, finishing 1-for-3 at the plate, while Cassie Johnson chipped in with two hits in three at-bats.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Minnesota struck first in the top of the fifth inning, plating two runs to take an early lead.
Indiana responded with a five-run rally to move in front 5-2 before the Gophers answered in the sixth. Werner delivered a two-run homer to cut the deficit to 5-4, but Minnesota was unable to draw any closer. The Hoosiers added an insurance run later in the inning to secure the 6-4 win.
GAME NOTES
» Minnesota's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Minnesota pitchers faced 31 Indiana hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and four fly balls while striking out six.
» Werner led the Golden Gophers at the plate, going 3 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs.