Petron's gem and clutch hitting lead SMSU to split at UMary

BISMARCK, N.D. – Carter Petron fired eight strong innings, tying a career-high with 11 strikeouts, to help Southwest Minnesota State salvage a doubleheader split versus the University of Mary on Saturday night in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference baseball. SMSU held on for a 7-6 victory in the nightcap after falling 1-0 in the opener.