Minnesota State Mavericks celebrate softball championship
MANKATO, Minn. (KMSP) - The Mavericks softball team has officially brought home the program's first ever softball NCAA Division II Championship.
Minnesota State University - Mankato celebrated the team's historic win in downtown Mankato on the Grand Lawn in front of the Intergovernmental Center.
The team received a warm welcome as they carried in the trophy.
On Monday, the Mavericks sealed a 5-1 victory over Angelo State. They finished the year 64 - 7.
Junior Jess Meidl, junior Alyssa Rickels, freshman Carly Esselman, and sophomore McKenzie Paap were named to the 2017 Division II All-Tournament Team. Senior pitcher Coley Ries was named the Most Outstanding Player.