University of Minnesota Athletics
University of Minnesota
16-34, 7-16
Northwestern
28-20, 15-8
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Northwestern | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Schwartz, Sydney (11-16)
L: Grudzielanek, Riley (5-3)
Batting:
2B: Werner, Maggie 1
RBI: Snippes, Jessa 1 ; Stangl, Kylinn 1 ; Jones, Brooklyn 1
SH: Kuhn, Scarlett 1
SF: Jones, Brooklyn 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Werner, Maggie 1 ; Johnson, Cassie 1 ; Schwartz, Sydney 1
Batting:
HR: Raye, Emma 1
RBI: Raye, Emma 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Avvisato, Kaylie 1 ; Raye, Emma 1
SB: Nieto, Grace 1
Game Leaders
Players Mentioned
Schwartz Fans Eight, Gophers Hold Off Wildcats 3-2
5/2/2026 9:12:00 PM | Softball
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Senior Sydney Schwartz was dominant on Saturday, striking out eight Northwestern hitters over seven innings of work to help lead the Minnesota Golden Gophers past the Wildcats 3-2.
In addition to her eight strikeouts, Schwartz (11-16) went seven innings, giving up two runs, both of them earned, on four hits and walking one for Minnesota (16-34, 7-16).
Offensively, the Golden Gophers were led by senior Maggie Werner, who went 1-for-3 on the day with a double and a walk. Freshman Kylinn Stangl put together a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-3 with an RBI.
With the win, Minnesota remains in contention for the Big Ten Tournament heading into the regular season finale.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Golden Gophers got the scoring started early, putting three runs on the board in the top of the first inning. Northwestern put two runs on the scoreboard before the game was over, but the Golden Gophers still held on for the 3-2 win.
GAME NOTES
» Schwartz struck out eight Wildcats hitters.
» Minnesota's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed three runs across.
» Minnesota took a 3-0 lead in the top half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» Minnesota pitchers faced 26 Northwestern hitters in the game, allowing 11 ground balls and two fly balls while striking out eight.
» The Golden Gophers drew five walks from Northwestern pitching.
» Werner led the Golden Gophers at the plate, going 1 for 3 with a double.
UP NEXT
Minnesota and Northwestern faceoff in the regular season finale tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. CT streaming live on B1G+.