In game one of the doubleheader, NIU came out hot putting up three runs in the first inning. These would be the only runs scored by the Huskies all game. Junior pitcher Nic Laio gave up these three runs but found his groove to throw seven strong innings. Laio gave up four hits, striking out seven batters. In the top of the fifth inning, WMU tied it up. The Broncos would score two more runs in the top of the ninth, earning a win 5-3. NIU committed three errors in this game, while WMU did not commit any. Nate Grys and Jimmy Roche were the highlights of the Bronco offense.
Bronco baseball wins first MAC series over NIU
