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The SCSU baseball and softball teams, SJU baseball team swept their Saturday matchups, while the Minnesota Timberwolves topped Memphis to tie the series, the Twins earned a big win in game two against the White Sox, and the St. Cloud Norsemen fell in a close game against Bismarck in the NAHL playoffs. On Sunday the Wild will travel to Nashville, and the CSB softball and SCTCC baseball teams will re-take the field after postponing their Saturday games.

The St. Cloud Norsemen earned a shutout win over Minot, the College of St. Benedict softball team and St. John's University baseball team each earned a split in their doubleheaders, the St. Cloud State University softball team came up short in both of their games, and the Minnesota Twins dropped game two to Seattle on Saturday. On Sunday the St. Cloud State and SCTCC baseball teams will both play doubleheaders, the Minnesota Wild will return to the ice, and the Timberwolves will close out the regular season against Chicago.

The College of St. Benedict softball team earned a doubleheader sweep over Carleton, the St. Cloud Norsemen topped Minot for their second straight win, the Minnesota Wild came up short against St. Louis in overtime, and the Twins lost their home opener on Friday. On Saturday, the St. Cloud State University softball and St. John's baseball team will retake the field when they host conference doubleheaders.

The St. Cloud State University softball, St. John's University baseball, and SCTCC softball teams all swept their Saturday doubleheaders. The Minnesota Twins and Wild also notched wins, while the St. Cloud Norsemen dropped a close one on the road to the Bruins. On Sunday, the SCSU baseball and CSB softball teams will both play doubleheaders and the Minnesota Timberwolves will visit Houston.

The NDSU football team advances to the NCAA semifinals with their win over East Tennessee Saturday. The St. Cloud State University men's and women's basketball teams, the Granite City Lumberjacks, and the St. Cloud Norsemen all posted dominant wins as well, but the Minnesota Wild and Gopher volleyball team were not as successful. On Sunday the Gopher women's basketball team, Minnesota Timberwolves, and St. John's University rugby team will be back in action.

The St. Cloud Rox welcomed back fans to Joe Faber Field and earned their first win of the season, the Minnesota Lynx picked up a second straight win, the Twins got stomped by Kansas City, and post-season play continued for central Minnesota prep baseball and softball teams.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Wild both squeaked out close wins at home on Friday while the Twins lost on the road to the Angels. Here's your sports recap for Saturday: