VIERA, Fla. — Bemidji State University Softball faced a challenging series at the Space Coast Complex, concluding the series with a record of 6-15 after four games, winning one.
 
In their opening match, Bemidji State (5-13) encountered Thomas More University (5-6), suffering a 4-1 defeat. The Saints took an early lead with two runs in the first inning, highlighted by a single from Haylee Palmer. The Beavers only managed to score in the sixth inning when Alayna DeGraef crossed home plate due to a fielding error, but Thomas More responded with two more runs in the seventh to secure the win. Brianna Ness pitched a complete game, allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs.
 
Moving on to their second game, Bemidji State (5-14) faced Bentley University (2-8) and fell 9-3. Bentley dominated the second inning, scoring seven unearned runs, which proved insurmountable for the Beavers. Bemidji State attempted to rally, with Avery Amidon crossing home and runs scored by Jackie Larsen and Brianna Ness in the fifth inning, but the game concluded without further scoring. Keira Lucero and Danica Sarff split pitching duties, with Sarff showing resilience in relief.
 
The Beavers then faced Goldey-Beacom College (2-7), notching a 9-5 victory. Bemidji State capitalized on four errors from their opponents, showcasing strong offensive performance with 13 hits. Kassandra Balabon led with two hits and three runs, while Jackie Larsen and Alayna DeGraef contributed significantly to the scoring. Danica Sarff started on the mound but was relieved by Keira Lucero, who delivered an impressive scoreless performance in her 3 2/3 innings.
 
In their final match of the tournament, Bemidji State (6-15) faced D'Youville University (7-5) and narrowly lost 5-4. The Saints initially surged ahead, but Bemidji State rallied in the fifth inning, tying the game at 4-4 thanks to key hits and a sacrifice fly by Lauren Beissel. However, D'Youville reclaimed the lead in the sixth inning, and the Beavers could not respond in the seventh. Brianna Ness and Sydney Klusman pitched effectively, allowing a combined 9 hits and 5 runs.
 
Next up for Bemidji State is a matchup against Malone University on Wednesday, March 11, at the USSSA Space Coast Complex in Viera, Florida. The first pitch is scheduled for 10 a.m. EST. The tournament concludes with the Beavers taking on No. 11 University of Indianapolis at 2:30 p.m. EST.
 
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Located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, Bemidji State University sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs with NCAA Division I men's and women's hockey membership in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and Western Collegiate Hockey Association, while its 13 NCAA Division II programs hold membership in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).