Northwood softball sweeps Walsh

Timberwolves win 3-1 and 4-0 in GMAC doubleheader

Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:06am

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An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting the motion and intensity of a softball game, with players' forms blurred into vibrant brushstrokes.Northwood's softball team rides a wave of momentum after sweeping Walsh in a GMAC doubleheader, keeping their playoff hopes alive.Tiffin Today

Northwood's softball team swept host Walsh in GMAC action on Saturday, winning 3-1 and 4-0 in eight innings. Kamden Binney and Dalaney Gage earned the wins for the Timberwolves, who improve to 15-17 overall and 8-6 in the conference.

Why it matters

The sweep keeps Northwood in the hunt for a GMAC playoff spot, as they now sit at 8-6 in conference play. Walsh, meanwhile, drops to 12-16 overall and 5-7 in the GMAC.

The details

In the first game, Binney went the full seven innings, allowing one unearned run on six hits and two walks. Ashlyn Lundquist and Ashley Ziel each had two hits and an RBI for Northwood. In the nightcap, Gage threw a shutout, scattering six hits with 10 strikeouts over eight innings. Delanie Gale, Ashley Ziel, and Ashlyn Lundquist provided the offense with key hits in the eighth inning to break a scoreless tie.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Dalaney Gage

A pitcher for the Northwood softball team who threw eight shutout innings with 10 strikeouts in the second game of the doubleheader.

Kamden Binney

A pitcher for the Northwood softball team who earned the win in the first game, going the full seven innings and allowing one unearned run.

Ashlyn Lundquist

A Northwood softball player who went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs in the first game, and added an RBI single in the eighth inning of the second game.

Ashley Ziel

A Northwood softball player who went 2-for-3 with an RBI in the first game, and hit a two-run double in the eighth inning of the second game.

Delanie Gale

A Northwood softball player who had an RBI single in the eighth inning of the second game to break the scoreless tie.

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What’s next

Northwood will host Grand Valley State on Wednesday at 3 p.m.

The takeaway

Northwood's softball team showed resilience in sweeping Walsh, keeping themselves in contention for a GMAC playoff spot. The Timberwolves' pitching and timely hitting were the keys to the doubleheader victories.