It was a memorable day for University of Minnesota Duluth sophomore Valerie Hohol, as she threw a no-hitter against the University of Minnesota Crookston in a five-inning, 9-0 win. It was the first no-hitter for the Bulldogs since Hohol's former teammate Cayli Sadler tossed a no-no against Bemidji State on Feb. 22, 2016, in a six-inning, 1-0 loss. UMD would sweep UMC with a convincing 15-6 win in the rematch, moving them to third in the in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference standings - trailing only Winona State University and No. 14 Minnesota State University-Mankato.

UMD (28-10 overall; 12-2 NSIC) is now 6-4 following a loss, after starting the season 0-4 following a loss.

Hohol (W, 11-1) captained the mound in game one, walking just one while striking out a career-high eight batters. The Bulldogs wasted no time getting run support, putting up three runs in the first, one in the second, and five in the third against the Golden Eagles. Freshman left fielder Jayme Langbehn would go 2-for-3 at the plate, blasting a pair of home runs for three RBIs. Junior shortstop Becky Smith went 2-for-2 and would add three RBIs, a pair of walks, and a run to her season totals.

In the rematch, UMD exploded for a season-high 15 runs. Junior second baseman Natalie Wright, Smith, sophomore first baseman Kalynn Tilton,  and freshman third baseman Lauren Oberle would each collect a pair of hits, and combine to drive in 12 of the Bulldog's 15 runs. Tilton, like Langbehn in the game before, would hit a pair of home runs; a three-run in the second, and a solo shot in the seventh. Freshman pitcher Ashley Taipale got the nod in game two but would exit after allowing five runs in 2.1. Freshman Breanna Swint would come in for relief and remain on the mound for the remainder of the game, allowing just one run on two hits while striking out five.

UMD will continue its eight-game road trip as it takes on Winona State University (31-8; 12-2 NSIC) on Friday (Apr. 14) at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.