The Williston State College softball team went 1-3 over the weekend in Jamestown, North Dakota, picking up a dominant win over Dakota College at Bottineau while falling to Dawson Community College, University of Jamestown JV, and Miles Community College.

The Tetons opened the weekend with a 5-0 loss to Dawson, struggling to generate offense against tough pitching. They followed with a 7-4 setback to Jamestown JV in a competitive contest before bouncing back in emphatic fashion with a 10-0 run-rule victory over Bottineau. Williston State closed the trip with an 11-0 loss to Miles.

Tetons Explode in Win Over Bottineau

Williston State's lone win of the weekend came in dominant style, as the Tetons pounded out nine hits in a 10-0 shutout of Bottineau.

Hailey Carroll led the offensive charge, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Danica Dominaux added two hits and drove in two runs, while Shaylyn Russell collected two hits and an RBI. Cameron MacDonald scored twice and drove in a run, reaching base and creating pressure at the top of the lineup.

Taralynn Vershum added a hit and scored a run, and Bria Bonik drove in a run as the Tetons capitalized on timely hitting and aggressive baserunning.

In the circle, Lily Adams delivered a standout performance to earn her first win of the season. Adams tossed five shutout innings, allowing just two hits while striking out nine and walking one. Rory Quigley closed the door with a scoreless inning in relief to preserve the shutout.

Tough Tests in Other Contests

The Tetons were limited offensively in their other three games, including being shut out by Dawson and Miles. Against Jamestown JV, Williston State battled but came up short in a 7-4 decision.

Despite the 1-3 weekend, the dominant win over Bottineau showcased the Tetons' potential when firing on all cylinders, particularly with strong pitching and balanced offensive production.