Evans tosses three-hit gem as Yotes upset top-seed Omaha in shutout

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (USD) — As the pre-game box score noted, ‘ the sun does exist’ and it was the arm of Madison Evans that shined even brighter in the 1-0 upset of No. 1-seed Omaha with a three-hit complete game shutout Thursday afternoon at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium, while also helping her own cause driving in the game’s only run with an RBI single in the fifth inning.

“Madison was spectacular! Any time you get a shutout it’s a great accomplishment but to shutout the leading offensive team in the league tournament is truly something amazing,” noted head coach Robert Wagner . “She was a dog today.

” PITCHING DECISIONS Win: Madison Evans (13-13) Loss: Maddia Groff (16-7) It was a battle between the two aces, just like Game 2 of the regular season less than a week ago in Vermillion. Vibes were high for the Coyotes all day, firmly believing in themselves with the sun making its first appearance at the Summit League Tournament with the vibes high from the first pitch for the Yotes. “The team brought a lot of energy today and was able to overcome some adversity in order to win a close game,” said Wagner.

South Dakota got two runners on in the first, thanks to a single from Autumn Iversen to start off the game. Unable to bring in any runs, it was Evans’ turn to get to work in the circle. A lead-off double deep to center field from Evans in the third, as she looked to help her own cause in the circle.