Karissa Hendrickson (So., 3B, Big Lake, Minn.) had three hits in a doubleheader against University of Minnesota Duluth April 25. She was one of two Beavers to collect hits in both games as the green and white was defeated 4-0 and 9-1.
file photo: BSU Photo Services

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June 2, 2009 - Popp gets commitments from eight for 2010
First-year Bemidji State University head softball coach Jeremy Popp today announced eight commitments to his program for the 2010 season. Brittany Black (Bemidji, Minn.), Crystal Bowen (Duluth, Minn.), Sara Brodeur (Cass Lake, Minn.), Chelsea Cardinal (Brooklyn Park, Minn.), Kaitlin Hill (Dayton, Minn.), Emma Neumann (Winsted, Minn.), Stephanie Rossman (Menomonee Falls, Wis.) and Kelsey Saralampi (Esko, Minn.) will be on campus beginning this fall and will dawn the green and white for the Beavers next spring.
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Apr. 30, 2009 - BSU bomber earns NSIC postseason award
Mara Johnson (Sr., 2B, Bemidji, Minn.) earned her third postseason honor as she was named to the 2009 All-NSIC Second Team, the league announced today. The all-conference award is the third of Johnson’s career, as she was named an honorable mention the last two seasons.
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Apr. 28, 2009 - BSU's season concludes following UMC cancellation
BSU coach Jeremy Popp announced today that the season-ending doubleheader against the University of Minnesota, Crookston scheduled for today has been cancelled and will not be made up. The Beavers will more than likely not play another game this year, and they end their season with an 8-28 overall record and a 3-21 mark in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
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Apr. 25, 2009 - Bemidji State falls twice to Bulldogs

BSU fell in both games of its second-to-last doubleheader of the season Saturday afternoon against University of Minnesota Duluth. The Beavers (8-28, 3-21 NSIC) were defeated 4-0 in the first game of the day and lost 9-1 in the nightcap with the Bulldogs (23-21, 14-10 NSIC).
[recap] [game 1] [game 2]

Apr. 25, 2009 - Second UMD series cancelled
BSU coach Jeremy Popp announced today that Bemidji State's Sunday doubleheader against University of Minnesota Duluth has been cancelled due to inclement weather that is supposed to make it's way into the Duluth, Minn., area. The games will not be made up.
Apr. 23, 2009 - Late inning run costs Bemidji State against U-Mary

BSU was defeated in both games of a doubleheader against University of Mary Thursday afternoon. The Beavers (8-26, 3-19 NSIC) fell in the opener 9-3 and the Marauders (12-31, 6-12 NSIC) took the sweep 4-3 with an unearned run in the top of the seventh of the second game.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2] [photos]

Apr. 22, 2009 - BSU falls twice to MSU Moorhead
Bemidji State was defeated in both games of a doubleheader against Minnesota State University Moorhead Wednesday afternoon. The Beavers (8-24, 3-17 NSIC) were defeated 2-0 in the first game of the two-game set, and the Dragons (6-22, 2-12 NSIC) earned the sweep with a 5-4 victory in the nightcap.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2]
Apr. 21, 2009 - Zajic and Johnson named NSIC Honor Student-Athletes
The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference today announced its list of 2009 Honor Student-Athlete and Scholarship award winners. Bemidji State University’s Gunther Zajic (Sr., Linz, Austria, Men’s Basketball) and Mara Johnson (Sr., Bemidji, Minn., Softball) were among its list of recipients.
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Apr. 20, 2009 - Wolves earn sweep with run-rule, late rally
BSU dropped two heartbreakers at home Monday afternoon in the blistering cold temperatures to NSIC opponent Northern State University. The Beavers (8-22, 3-15 NSIC) were run-ruled in five innings 12-3 in the opener, and the Wolves (5-29, 3-17 NSIC) came back in the final inning to take the second game of the series 2-1.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2] [photos]
Apr. 19, 2009 - Late inning slip ups cost Beavers

BSU battled for 15 innings against one of the best teams in the NSIC in Wayne (Neb.) State College Sunday afternoon, but two final-inning rallies cost the Beavers a chance to end their recent six-game losing streak. Bemidji State (8-20, 3-13 NSIC) dropped the first game 5-1 in eight innings, and the Wildcats (31-14, 14-3 NSIC) took Game Two of the doubleheader 5-2.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2] [photos]

Apr. 18, 2009 - BSU plays first home games in nearly two years
BSU left the bases loaded in the bottom of the final inning in both losses to Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference foe Augustana College Saturday. The Beavers were playing their first home games since May 1, 2007, and fell to the Vikings by scores of 3-1 and 9-0.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2] [photos]
Apr. 14, 2009 - Crookston games postponed
Bemidji State was originally scheduled to play the University of Minnesota, Crookston in a doubleheader April 15, but the field in Crookston is unfit for play. BSU coach Jeremy Popp announced today the two-game set has been moved to a 3 p.m. start time April 28.
Apr. 11, 2009 - Mavericks sweep Beavers
Bemidji State was unable to take a game away from No. 24 Minnesota State University in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference action Saturday afternoon, falling by scores of 12-2 and 4-0.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2]
Apr. 10, 2009 - BSU hands Mustangs first home loss of season
Bemidji State, led by a strong performance on the mound from Alison Willard (Sr., P, Hutchinson, Minn.), was able to hand Southwest Minnesota State University its first Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference loss of the season in a split Friday afternoon.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2]
Apr. 8, 2009 - Callison, Mackedanz named BP Athletes of the Week
BSU’s Kasey Callison (Sr., Eagle River, Alaska) and Mitch Mackedanz (Sr., Paynesville, Minn.) have been selected as Beaver Pride Athletes of the Week for outstanding performances from March 30-April 5.
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Apr. 8, 2009 - Wolves series rescheduled
BSU coach Jeremy Popp announced today that the doubleheader with Northern State University originally scheduled for last week has been moved to Apr. 20 at 2:00 p.m. The series will be played at the BSU Softball Field barring any weather setbacks.
Apr. 6, 2009 - First home series cancelled
BSU coach Jeremy Popp announced today that the first home doubleheader scheduled against Northern State University Apr. 7 has been cancelled due to poor playing conditions. The series with the Wolves has yet to be rescheduled.
Apr. 4, 2009 - BSU drops second-straight doubleheader
BSU increased their losing streak to five games after dropping two Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference contests 8-3 and 3-0 to Upper Iowa University Saturday afternoon.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2]
Apr. 3, 2009 - Beavers fall twice to Winona State
Bemidji State struggled defensively against No. 9 Winona State University Friday, falling in two Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference games against the Warriors 12-4 and 12-3.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2]
Apr. 1, 2009 - Anderson, Scofield named BP Athletes of the Week
Bemidji State University’s Courtney Anderson (Fr., Virginia, Minn.) and Tyler Scofield (Sr., Prince George, British Columbia) have been selected as Beaver Pride Athletes of the Week for outstanding performances from March 23-29.
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Apr. 1, 2009 - More changes
BSU coach Jeremy Popp announced more changes to this weekend's schedule due to expected inclement weather. The Beavers will play Winona State University at 2:00 p.m. Apr. 3 in Winona, Minn., and they will play Upper Iowa University at 12:00 p.m. Apr. 4 in Fayette, Iowa.
Mar. 31, 2009 - Snow storm causes schedule changes

BSU coach Jeremy Popp announced today changes to the schedule over the next few days due to the intense snow storm in the area. The Beavers were set to open their home slate with a doubleheader against the University of Mary Apr. 1, but those games have been rescheduled for a 1:00 p.m. start Apr. 23. Also, Bemidji State was scheduled to host Winona State University Apr. 4 and Upper Iowa University Apr. 5, but both doubleheaders have been moved to Winona, Minn., and Fayette, Iowa, respectively. The start times for the two doubleheaders remain the same, with noon start times both days.

Mar. 29, 2009 - Johnson homer keys Beaver split with Huskies
Mara Johnson (Sr., 2B, Bemidji, Minn.) belted a three-run homer in the first game to help give BSU a 6-2 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference victory over St. Cloud State University Sunday night, and the Huskies took the nightcap 5-0 for the series split.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2]
Mar. 28, 2009 - BSU splits with Golden Bears in first NSIC series
Karissa Hendrickson (So., 3B/2B, Big Lake, Minn.) drove home two runs in the final inning to give BSU a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Concordia University Saturday evening. The Golden Bears took the second game of the doubleheader 10-2 to give the two teams a split in their opening Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference series.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2]
Mar. 27, 2009 - Saturday games pushed back, location changed
Bemidji State has a doubleheader scheduled Saturday against Concordia University, and it will still be taking place despite recent poor weather conditions. The games have been changed to a 4:00 p.m. start time, and they have also been moved to the St. Paul Municipal Athletic Facility in St. Paul, Minn.
Mar. 10, 2009 - Johnson named NSIC Player of the Week
Mara Johnson (Sr., 2B, Bemidji, Minn.) has been on a tear over the past six games for Bemidji State, and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference has taken notice. The league named her NSIC Player of the Week today for her brilliant performances in Florida during the Beavers’ current spring break trip.
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Mar. 10, 2009 - BSU takes two more, improves win streak to five
Bemidji State won two games against Penn State Beaver Sunday night to earn its fifth-straight victory. The win streak gives BSU a 5-5 record on the young 2009 campaign, and is the longest such streak since 1999. The Beavers defeated the Lions by scores of 4-3 and 11-4.
[recap] [Game 1 box] [Game 2 box]
Mar. 7, 2009 - Bemidji State scores 27 runs in two-game sweep

Not only is BSU on a three-game win streak, but the Beavers have won those games in impressive fashion. After putting up a 15-2 victory in Game 2 of Friday’s doubleheader against Marywood (Pa.) University, Bemidji State blew out Northwestern (MN) College to the tune of 14-6 and 13-5 Saturday afternoon in Ft. Pierce, Fla. BSU blasted six homers in the two-game sweep over the Eagles.
[recap] [Game 1 box] [Game 2 box]

Mar. 6, 2009 - BSU wins first game of season, splits with Pacers

BSU gave away the first game of a doubleheader Friday, but run-ruled Marywood (Pa.) University in the nightcap to kick off the Florida Coast Softball. The Beavers dropped the first game 7-6 after taking a commanding 5-0 lead after four innings, but allowed five in the fifth and couldn’t quite recover. In Game 2, BSU responded with a 15-2 offensive explosion to take their record to 1-5 on the young 2009 campaign.
[recap] [Game 1 box] [Game 2 box]

Mar. 1, 2009 - Close calls cost Beavers
Bemidji State was defeated in its final two games of the Husky Dome Invitational in St. Cloud, Minn. The Beavers lost Saturday night 5-4 to Valley City State University, and was taken down 2-0 by host team St. Cloud State University Sunday evening.
[recap] [VSCU box] [SCSU box]
Feb. 28, 2009 - BSU kicks off 2009 campaign in St. Cloud
Bemidji State began the season 0-2 after falling to both the University of South Dakota (8-0, five innings) and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference foe Northern State University (6-2) Saturday morning in the first day of the Husky Dome Invitational hosted by St. Cloud State University.
[recap] [USD box] [NSU box]
Jan. 29, 2009 - Beavers selected 13th in preseason coaches poll
Bemidji State has been picked to finish 13th in the 2009 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Coaches’ Poll, announced today by the league office. For the fourth-straight season, BSU will be starting with a new head coach as Jeremy Popp has taken over the helm for the 2009 squad.
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July 3, 2008 - Jeremy Popp named head softball coach at BSU
Bemidji State Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Rick Goeb today announced the hiring of Jeremy Popp as BSU’s head softball coach. Popp becomes the 16th coach in Beaver softball history. He takes the reins of the program from Ron Koski who resigned at the conclusion of the 2008 season after directing the Beavers to the NSIC Tournament in one year at the helm.
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May 23, 2008 - BSU adds two for 2009 softball season
Bemidji State head softball coach Ron Koski today announced the signing of two players to National Letters of Intent. Courtney Anderson (P, Virginia, Minn.) and Courtney Loegering (CF, Spring Lake Park, Minn.) will begin classes in the fall and will join the Beavers for the 2009 campaign.
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May 3, 2008 - Beavers eliminated in first day of NSIC Tourney
BSU nearly upset No. 1-seeded and No. 8-ranked Southwest Minnesota State University in the first round of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Tournament Saturday in Marshall, Minn., but saw its season come to an end after it fell to the Mustangs and the University of Mary. The Beavers lost a close 2-1 game against SMSU before being upended 6-3 by the Marauders in the second round of the double-elimination tournament.
[recap] [SMSU box] [UM box]
May 3, 2008 - Johnson named NSIC All-Conference Honorable Mention
Junior infielder Mara Johnson (Bemidji, Minn.) earned her second postseason honor as she was named an All-Conference Honorable Mention, the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference office announced Friday.
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Apr. 30, 2008 - NSIC women’s softball tournament pushed back
NSIC Commissioner Butch Raymond has announced that the 2008 NSIC Women’s Softball Tournament has been pushed back a day due to poor weather predictions. The tournament, being hosted by Southwest Minnesota State in Marshall, Minn., has been changed from Friday/Saturday to Saturday/Sunday as fairer weather conditions are predicted for those days.
[release] [Tournament Bracket] [Tournament Page]
Apr. 29, 2008 - Two one-run W's over NSU vault Beavers into postseason
BSU swept Northern State University Tuesday at Moccasin Creek Field. The two wins on the final day of Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play leap-frogged BSU over NSU and into the eighth and final spot for the NSIC Softball Tournament.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2] [Tournament Bracket]
Apr. 27, 2008 - Lone home series moved to Northern State
Bemidji State today announced that the lone home game of the season with Northern State University has been moved to Aberdeen, S.D.
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Apr. 24, 2008 - Beavers push back lone home series with Wolves
BSU was scheduled to play its lone home series of the season against Northern State University in a doubleheader April 25, but a pesky weather forecast that calls for rampant precipitation that includes a mixture of rain and snow is pushing back the series, the team announced today.
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Apr. 23, 2008 - Close call, but two losses for Bemidji State

BSU gave up a late rally to Minnesota State University Moorhead, and dropped both games of a doubleheader with the Dragons Wednesday evening at Alex Nemzek Field. The Beavers (4-21, 2-14 NSIC) lost the first game 4-3, and found little offense in a 4-1 loss in the second game.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2]

Apr. 22, 2008 - Beavers split with high-powered Huskies

Bemidji State went into Historic Selke Field and took one game of a doubleheader against the St. Cloud State Huskies Tuesday afternoon. The Beavers (4-19, 2-12 NSIC) defeated SCSU (32-15) in the first game by a score of 4-1 before falling in the nightcap 15-0.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2]

Apr. 20, 2008 - Cold bats in Bismarck

Bemidji State had a combined five hits in two losing efforts against Winona State University and No. 7 Southwest Minnesota State University Sunday afternoon in Day 2 of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Crossover. The Beavers dropped the first game of the day to the Warriors, 12-0, followed by a 4-0 loss to the Mustangs.
[recap] [WSU box] [SMSU box]

Apr. 19, 2008 - Beavers swept in Day 1 of U-Mary Crossover

BSU came into the first day of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference crossover at the University of Mary riding a two-game win streak, but couldn’t continue its recent momentum. The Beavers dropped all three games Saturday, losing to the University of Upper Iowa 3-1, Wayne State College 8-5 and the University of Concordia-St. Paul 5-0.
[recap] [UIU box] [WSC box] [CSP box]

Apr. 17, 2008 - BSU pitcher throws no-hitter as Beavers sweep Minnesota, Crookston

Kristin Paine (Sr., Chisholm, Minn.) threw her first-career no-hitter to lead BSU to a two-game sweep over the University of Minnesota, Crookston Thursday at the UMC Softball Field. Paine had her best outing of the season, going five strong innings while allowing no runs in her fourth complete game of the season. She struck out two and walked two to move to 1-7 on the season.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2]

Apr. 16, 2008 - North Dakota still not kind to BSU
Bemidji State had to reschedule a home doubleheader to be played at the University of Mary due to unfit playing conditions in Bemidji, and that lack of the home-field advantage cost the Beavers as they dropped two Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference matchups with the Marauders today at Brad Walsh Park.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2]
Apr. 11, 2008 - Beavers cancel, reschedule games
The snowy conditions around the Bemidji area has postponed softball play for at least the next week, the team has announced. BSU was scheduled to travel to Gran d Forks, N.D., today to take on the University of North Dakota, and the Beavers were to take a trip to Bismarck, N.D., April 12 for a doubleheader with the University of Mary.
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Apr. 10, 2008 - BSU drops two in North Dakota
BSU lost both games of a doubleheader Thursday against Mayville State. The Beavers dropped the first game by a score of 8-6, and the offense was stagnant in Game Two as BSU fell 9-1.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2]
Apr. 6, 2008 - Mustangs and Peacocks too much for Bemidji State

BSU wrapped up its first NSIC crossover with two losses to Southwest Minnesota State University and Upper Iowa University. Both games were played at Pete Chapman Complex, home of Wayne State College in Wayne, Neb. The first game was a 9-4 loss to the Mustangs, and then the Beavers fell 7-0 to the Peacocks.
[recap] [SMSU box] [UIU box]

Apr. 5, 2008 - Beavers drop all three contests during first round of NSIC Crossover

BSU played its first three games of conference play Saturday, dropping all three contests to open the first NSIC Crossover of the season. All three games were played at Pete Chapman Complex, home of Wayne State College in Wayne, Neb. The first game was an 11-4 loss to Winona State, next BSU fell 10-1 to Concordia-St. Paul, and then the Beavers dropped a close 6-4 contest to the host Wildcats.
[recap] [WSU box] [CSP box] [WSC box]

Mar. 1, 2008 - Bemidji State 2008 softball prospectus
The Beavers have begun the season with a 1-4 record, and will play their next set of games Apr. 5-6 in the first NSIC Crossover of the season against Winona State, Concordia-St. Paul, Wayne State, Southwest Minnesota State and Upper Iowa. The first three games will be played on April 5 and will take place at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., respectively. The final two games begin at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on April 6. All five games will take place at Wayne State.
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Feb. 24, 2008 - Upper Iowa steals victory from BSU in extra innings
BSU scored the go-ahead run in the top of the eighth inning, but Upper Iowa answered with two runs in the bottom of the extra frame to take the game 4-3 Sunday morning in the final day of the Husky Dome Tournament.
[recap] [box score]
Feb. 23, 2008 - Beavers split first day of Husky Dome Tournament
Bemidji State used an offensive explosion to help split a two-game set with Dakota State University and the University of Wisconsin-Superior Saturday afternoon in the first day of the Husky Dome Tournament.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2]
Feb. 22, 2008 - Rough start for Bemidji State
Brittany Bolstad (So., International Falls, Minn.) crossed the plate for the first run of the 2008 campaign for Bemidji State as the Beavers fell in both games of a double-header with St. Cloud State University by scores of 4-1 and 12-0. The games were played Friday night in the Husky Dome.
[recap] [game 1] [game 2]
Feb. 14, 2008 - NSIC coaches pick Beavers to finish eighth in 2008
Bemidji State has been picked to finish eighth in the 2008 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Coaches’ Poll, announced today by the league office. For the third straight season, BSU will be starting with a new head coach as Ron Koskie takes over the helm for the 2008 squad.
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Sept. 19, 2007 - Koski named BSU's new head coach for the 2008 season
Bemidji State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Rick Goeb today announced the hiring of Ronald Koski as the new head softball coach for the upcoming season.
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Aug. 21, 2007 - BSU inks deal with Internet broadcast web site
Bemidji State University Director of Athletics Dr. Rick Goeb has announced that for the first time in school history, soccer, women’s hockey, baseball and softball games will be broadcast on the Internet. A new web site, called Listen To The Beavers Dot Com, has launched for the fall season and it will be the Internet audio home of the Beavers.
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May 15, 2007 - Johnson named Second Team All-Region
Sophomore infielder Mara Johnson (Bemidji, Minn.) was named to the Second Team of the North Central Region by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) on Monday afternoon. The 2007 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division II All-Region Team is split into eight separate regions, the Great Lakes Region, Mid-Atlantic Region, North Central Region, Northeast Region, South Region, South Atlantic Region, South Central Region, and the West Region.
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May 4, 2007 - Back-to-back near misses end BSU's season
Despite totaling more hits and fewer errors than its opponents in the first round of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Tournament, the Bemidji State University softball team suffered consecutive one-run setbacks. The Beavers lost 7-6 to Winona State in the opening round, then a 1-0 pitcher's duel to Wayne State in the elimination round.
[recap] [Game 1] [Game 2]
May 4, 2007 - BSU's Smith, Johnson named NSIC Honorable Mention
Sophomore infielders Bridget Smith (Burnsville, Minn.) and Mara Johnson (Bemidji, Minn.) were named All-Conference Honorable Mention as announced by the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference office on Friday evening at its awards banquet which is held in conjunction with the 2006 NSIC Softball Championship in Marshall, Minn.
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May 2, 2007 - Bemidji State set for NSIC Softball Tournament
The Northern Sun Intecollegiate Conference office announced the pairings for this weekends’ NSIC Softball Tournament hosted by regular season co-champion Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minn. The Beavers will take on the other co-champion, Winona State, in the first round of the double elimination tournament.
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May 1, 2007 - UND hands Beavers a pair of one-run losses
The Bemidji State University softball team was dealt a pair of late-inning, one-run losses against the University of North Dakota in its regular season finale on Tuesday evening. The Fighting Sioux scored a run in the seventh inning of the opener for a 3-2 win, and a run in the eighth inning of the nightcap for a 5-4 victory.
[recap] [Game 1] [Game 2] [photos]
Apr. 28, 2007 - Beavers sweep rare non-conference meeting at Minnesota Crookston
On an afternoon that the Bemidji State University softball team belted four home runs to add to its single-season school record (19), the Beavers swept the University of Minnesota, Crookston in a rare non-conference twin bill, 11-6 and 14-2.
[recap] [Game 1] [Game 2]
Apr. 27, 2007 - Wisconsin-Superior uses extra-inning run to salvage split with BSU
The Bemidji State University softball team split a non-conference double header with the University of Wisconsin-Superior Tuesday at the BSU Softball Field. After earning a 9-3 victory in game one, the Beavers were held to just one run in the night cap dropping the game in eight innings, 2-1, on a day in witch the team honored its parents and lone senior.
[recap] [Game 1] [Game 2] [photos]
Apr. 24, 2007 - Mary (N.D.) hands BSU a pair of 9-1 losses
The Bemidji State University softball team was defeated 9-1 in each game of a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference doubleheader in Bismarck, N.D. BSU's offense was stifled both games and the defense was plagued by two errors in each game against the University of Mary.
[recap] [Game 1] [Game 2]
Apr. 23, 2007 - BSU salvages a split at Northern State
Bemidji State’s Jamie Docken (Jr., OF, Owatonna, Minn.) hit a three-run homer in the first inning of each game on Monday afternoon against Northern State, but the Beavers were only able to come away with victory in the nightcap by a score of 13-5. BSU dropped the opener 6-3.
[recap] [Game 1] [Game 2]
Apr. 22, 2007 - Beavers drop final three games of NSIC Crossover
The Bemidji State University softball team lost their last three games of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Crossover in Aberdeen, S.D. The Beavers finished up a holdover game from Saturday against Southwest Minnesota State, an 8-0 loss, then dropped games to Winona State, 5-3, and Upper Iowa, 10-5.
[recap] [Game 1] [Game 2] [Game 3]
Apr. 21, 2007 - BSU endures tough day at NSIC Crossover
The Bemidji State University softball team was held to just one run in the two games completed at the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Crossover in Aberdeen, S.D., on Saturday. The Beavers lost 4-0 to Concordia-St. Paul and 6-1 to Wayne State College before having their final game of the day postponed due to weather. BSU trails Southwest Minnesota State by a score of 6-0 in the fifth inning of a game that will be concluded Sunday at 1 p.m.
[recap] [Game 1] [Game 2]
Apr. 19, 2007 - BSU offense comes alive in sweep of UM-Crookston
A home run by Amy Klaers (So., INF, Elk River, Minn.) in the opener and another blast by Brittany Bolstad (Fr., OF, International Falls, Minn.) in the nightcap helped Bemidji State University's offense come alive and cruise to back-to-back wins, 7-3 and 11-3, over Minnesota, Crookston, on Thursday afternoon at the BSU Softball Field.
[recap] [Game 1] [Game 2]
Apr. 18, 2007 - MSU-Moorhead shuts out BSU in doubleheader sweep
The Bemidji State University softball team’s offense was held in check by Minnesota State, Moorhead, pitchers in a doubleheader at the BSU Softball Field on Wednesday afternoon. The Beavers managed just six total hits off of Dragon pitching in the two-game sweep, losing by scores of 1-0 and 9-0.
[recap] [Game 1] [Game 2] [photos]
Apr. 16, 2007 - BSU's late comeback falls short against St. Cloud State
The Bemidji State University softball team ran out of innings in a late comeback attempt against St. Cloud State on a rainy Monday afternoon at the BSU Softball Field. The Beavers dropped a 7-3 decision to the Huskies in the opening game of the scheduled doubleheader, but blustery conditions cancelled the nightcap.
[recap] [Game 1]
Apr. 16, 2007 - Klaers selected NSIC Player of the Week
Sophomore third baseman Amy Klaers (Elk River, Minn.) was selected the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Player of the Week for her performance in last weekend's games, as announced by the league office today. Klaers is the first softball player to receive the award for BSU since April 20, 1999.
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Apr. 15, 2007 - Beavers split twinbill with Mary (N.D.)
Behind a solid start from pitcher Ali Willard (So., Hutchinson, Minn.) and clutch seventh-inning hits, the Bemidji State University softball team scratched out a split in a twinbill with the University of Mary (N.D.). The Beavers downed Mary in the opener by a score of 4-3, but the Marauder offense came alive to post a 10-0 shutout over BSU in the nightcap.
[recap] [Game 1] [Game 2]
Apr. 14, 2007 - BSU sweeps UM-Morris 12-2, 15-1
The Bemidji State University softball team found its hitting groove on Saturday afternoon at the BSU Softball Field. The Beavers racked up 27 runs and 31 hits in a two-game sweep of the University of Minnesota, Morris. Bemidji State beat the Cougars 12-2 in the opener, and then sliced out a nine-run third inning in the nightcap for a 15-1 victory.
[recap] [Game 1] [Game 2] [photos]
Apr. 12, 2007 - Veenker announces second softball signee of ‘2007
Bemidji State softball head coach Shane Veenker announced today the signing of Jamie Lund, a native of Grantsburg, Wis., to a National Letter of Intent. Lund is the second player to sign a National Letter of Intent to play softball at BSU next season.
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Apr. 11, 2007 - Veenker announces first NLI signee of ‘2007
Bemidji State softball head coach Shane Veenker announced today the signing of Big Lake, Minn., native Karissa Hendrickson to a National Letter of Intent. Hendrickson is the first to sign an NLI to play softball next season.
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Apr. 10, 2007 - BSU drops back-to-back games at NSIC Crossover
The Bemidji State University softball team was unable to follow up last night’s victory with more of the same, dropping back-to-back games on Tuesday at the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Crossover in St. Paul, Minn. BSU lost their first game of the day to Concordia-St. Paul, 10-2, before dropping the nightcap 8-1 to Upper Iowa University.
[recap] [Game 1] [Game 2]
Apr. 9, 2007 - Beavers pick up first win of ‘2007
Sophomore Mara Johnson (INF, Bemidji, Minn.) hit a home run in each of Bemidji State University's three games on Monday at the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Crossover in St. Paul, Minn., but the Beavers were able to win just once. The victory came in the nightcap, 3-1 over Wayne State, while BSU lost 3-2 to Winona State in the opener and 8-2 against Southwest Minnesota State.
[recap] [Game 1] [Game 2] [Game 3]
Mar. 18, 2007 - BSU falls just short in final two at Emporia State Tournament
The Bemidji State University softball team finished up the Emporia State Tournament with back-to-back losses to Washburn and seventh-ranked Emporia State on Sunday in Emporia Kan. Washburn downed BSU 7-3, and ESU shut out the Beavers 4-0.
[recap] [Game 1] [Game 2]
Mar. 17, 2007 - Beavers lose three at Emporia State Tournament
The Bemidji State University softball team lost three games on Saturday at the Emporia State Tournament in Emporia Kan. No. 22 Northwest Missouri State downed the Beavers 8-3, while Truman State and Missouri Western beat BSU by eight runs apiece, 11-3 and 12-4.
[recap] [Game 1] [Game 2] [Game 3]
Feb. 19, 2007 - Veenker Added to Bemidji State Coaching Staff
Bemidji State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Rick Goeb today announced the hiring of Shane Veenker as the 14th head softball coach since the program started in 1981. Veenker will also serve as an assistant coach for the women’s hockey team.
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Feb. 16, 2007 - BSU selected 9th in NSIC Preseason Coaches' Poll
The Bemidji State University softball team has been picked to finish ninth in the 2007 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Coaches’ Poll, announced by the league office. For the second straight season, BSU will be starting with a new head coach as former assistant Shane Veenker is taking the reins for the 2007 season.
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