OMAHA, Neb. - Laurel Pipkin went 3-for-4 with three runs to help North Dakota State defeat Missouri-Kansas City 7-0 in the first game of a Summit League softball doubleheader Saturday.
Starting pitcher Allison Bakke pitched a complete game and struck out eight batters to earn her 16th win of the year.
The Kangaroos won the second game 1-0 behind an RBI single from Alicia Baker in the first inning.
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UMKC: Hurst, Upkes (2) and Rodrigues. NDSU: Bakke and Cantrell. W-Bakke (16-5). L-Hurst (1-11).
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UMKC: Hurst, Upkes (5) and Rodrigues. NDSU: Rasmussen and Cantrell. W-Hurst (2-11). L-Rasmussen (6-6).
