Season Statistics | UMAC Release
SUPERIOR, Wis. (May 1, 2018) – The Yellowjackets hold the no. 2 seed as they head into Thursday's UMAC Softball Tournament, they will play the University of Northwestern in their first game on May 3 at 12 p.m. in Duluth, Minn.
The Yellowjackets have secured a 12-4 conference record on the season and an 18-16 recorder overall. The Yellowjackets won five of their final six games of the season and also boasted a six-game winning streak earlier in UMAC play. The only team this season to beat the 'Jackets twice was the top-seeded Saints just over a week ago.
Freshman Alayna Tulip (Arcadia, Wis./Arcadia), who leads the 'Jackets in batting a.386 average, and has played in and started all 34 games for UWS. Katie White (Pequot Lakes, Minn./Pequot Lakes) has also been great from the dish, hitting .375 in 96 at-bats, launching three home runs on the season, and leading Superior in RBIs with 26.
The Yellowjackets have been solid on the base paths this season, stealing 21-of-24 bases and hold a .314 batting average with runners in scoring position.
Macy Hanson (Grantsburg, Wis./Grantsburg) returned to the circle for the 'Jackets this season and has been lights out. She currently has 147 strikeouts on the season, a 2.29 ERA, and a 10-7 record in 26 appearances.
Damara Theis (Shakopee, Minn./Shakopee) is coming off a one-hit shutout victory last week against Northland, she holds a 7-8 record in 21 appearances, and a 5.21 ERA in 87.1 innings.
Heading into Thursday's game, the Yellowjackets hold 9-0 and 5-4 victories over the Eagles, and allowed 12 hits in those two games.
Players to Watch
No. 1 St. Scholastica (in conference play)
Alexa Bremer – .508 avg., 30 hits, 24 runs
Cindi Rydlund – .474 avg., 27 hits, 20 runs
Maggie Schley – 20 hits, 25 RBI, .792 slg.; 2.80 ERA, 4 wins
No. 2 Wisconsin-Superior (in conference play)
Alayna Tulip (Arcadia, Wis./Arcadia) – .479 avg., 23 hits, .604 slg.
Katie White (Pequot Lakes, Minn./Pequot Lakes) – .458 avg., 22 hits, 18 RBI
Macy Hanson (Grantsburg, Wis./Grantsburg) – 3.13 ERA, 6 wins, 74 SO
No. 3 Northwestern (in conference play)
Mindy Forcier – .412 avg., 21 hits, 18 runs
Lexi Kopacek – 2.91 ERA, 53.0 IP, 7 CG
Kayla Madison – 16 hits, 13 RBI, .451 slg.
No. 4 Crown (in conference play)
Lis King – .556 avg., 15 RBI, .917 slg.; 1.55 ERA, 5 wins
Olivia Dols – .362 avg., 21 hits, 14 RBI
Marissa Carter – .408 avg., 20 hits, 12 runs
No. 5 Bethany Lutheran (in conference play)
Anna Pipenhagen – .415 avg., .7732 slg.; 2.30 ERA, 10 wins, 105 SO
Taylor Kottke – .400 avg., 18 hits, 21 TB
Eden Ambrose – .395 avg., 18 hits, 14 RBI
Teams and Links
Playoff Schedule
Thursday, May 3 (Day One)
Game 1 – 10 a.m. No. 4 Crown vs. No. 5 Bethany Lutheran | Live Stats | Live Video |
Game 2 – 12 p.m. No. 2 Wisconsin-Superior vs. No. 3 Northwestern | Live Stats | Live Video |
Game 3 – 2 p.m. No. 1 St. Scholastica vs. Winner of Game 1 | Live Stats | Live Video |
Game 4 – 4 p.m. Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 | Live Stats | Live Video |
Friday, May 4 (Day Two)
Game 5 – 12 p.m. Winner of Game 2 vs. Winner of Game 3 | Live Stats | Live Video |
Game 6 – 2 p.m. Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | Live Stats | Live Video |
Game 7 – 4 p.m. Loser of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 6 | Live Stats | Live Video |
Saturday, May 5 (Day Three)
Game 8 – 12 p.m. Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 7 | Live Stats | Live Video |
Game 9 – 2 p.m. If necessary – same teams as Game 8 | Live Stats | Live Video |
Event Information
The UMAC tournament has the following set admissions prices: Single Day Adult Ticket, $10; Single Day Student/Senior Ticket - $5; Adult Tournament Pass, $15; Student/Senior Tournament Pass, $7. All UMAC students, staff and faculty are FREE with valid institution ID to all games. No other passes will be accepted.
All tournament information including scores, recaps, team information and more can be found on the UMAC Softball Tournament page. Keep up with all of the tournament action on Twitter and Instagram using #UMACchamp.
2018 Tournament Page
