University of Minnesota Athletics
University of Minnesota
26-17, 8-13
Northwestern
16-24-1, 5-16
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | X | 7 | 8 | 0 |
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Selvig, Cole (5-3)
L: Matthew Kouser (1-5)
Batting:
2B: Owen Mcelfatrick 1 ; Nick Barron 1 ; Jay Slater 2
RBI: Owen Mcelfatrick 1 ; Jake Yang 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Nick Barron 1 ; Griffin Mills 1
Batting:
2B: Sutherland, Charlie 1
HR: Neels, Weber 1
RBI: Spanier, Jack 1 ; Neels, Weber 4 ; Sutherland, Charlie 2
SF: Spanier, Jack 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Hamilton, Davis 2 ; Neels, Weber 2 ; Richter, Easton 1 ; Cole, Ethan 1 ; Mosh, Jack 1
HBP: Cole, Ethan 1 ; Mosh, Jack 1
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Gophers Record Series Sweep Over Northwestern With 7-2 Game Three Victory
4/26/2026 5:19:00 PM | Baseball
Minnesota secures their first Big Ten series sweep at home since 2019
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The University of Minnesota baseball team closed out their weekend series against Northwestern University this afternoon, securing their first Big Ten series sweep at home in Siebert Field since 2019 with a 7-2 game three victory over the Wildcats.
Cole Selvig got the start and the win today for Minnesota. The right-hander went six shutout innings, giving up three hits, one walk and striking out five.
Weber Neels went 3-for-4 with a home run in addition to his four RBIs for the Golden Gophers. Charlie Sutherland furnished a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. Easton Richter also chipped in for Minnesota, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Gophers put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the sixth inning on a two run home run over the left field wall off the bat of Weber Neels.
The Wildcats failed to push any runs across before the Gopher offense got back to their scoring ways in the seventh. Minnesota exploded for five runs, tallying one on a sacrifice fly from Jack Spanier and putting up four on a two-run base hit from Neels and a two-run double off the bat of Charlie Sutherland, bringing the score to 7-0 in favor of the Gophers.
Northwestern put two runs on the scoreboard before the game was over, but Minnesota still coasted to the 7-2 win to get the weekend sweep.
GAME NOTES
» Neels picked up three base knocks in the game for Minnesota.
» Selvig struck out five Wildcats hitters.
» Neels drove in four runs for Minnesota.
» Minnesota's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed five runs across.
» Selvig put together six innings of shutout ball for the Golden Gophers.
» The Golden Gophers out-hit the Wildcats at an 8-7 clip.
» Minnesota pitchers faced 34 Northwestern hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and 11 fly balls while striking out seven.
» Neels led the Golden Gophers at the plate, going 3 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs.
FIRST BIG TEN HOME SERIES SWEEP SINCE 2019
With their 7-2 game three victory today, the Golden Gophers have secured their first Big Ten conference home series sweep since taking all three against Ohio State during the 2019 season.
MCDEVITT REACHES 50 CAREER WINS MARK
With the victory today, head coach Ty Mcdevitt has earned his 50th career win as head coach since taking over the program following the 2024 season.
UP NEXT
The Golden Gophers return to action in a mid-week matchup on Tuesday against the University of St. Thomas Tommies. All the action is set to kick off from Siebert Field at 6:02 PM (CT).