Izzy Howe Named NSIC Pitcher of the Week

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – Winona State University softball pitcher Izzy Howe has been named the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Pitcher of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Howe’s performance was instrumental in the Warriors’ 4-0 showing at the Midwest College Classic.

Howe’s Dominant Performance

The junior from St. Charles, Illinois, went 2-0 with 22 strikeouts in 13.1 innings pitched during the classic. She recorded two shutouts, including a 6-0 victory over Missouri Western State and an 11-0 win against Fort Hays State. Against Missouri Western State, Howe struck out 14 batters, improving her season record to 6-0. She allowed only four hits and no earned runs throughout the week.

Elsenpeter Earns Player of the Week Honors

Bryn Elsenpeter was named NSIC Player of the Week after leading the Warriors’ offense. She hit .615 (8-for-13) with three home runs, six RBIs, and four multi-hit games. Elsenpeter also posted a .625 on-base percentage and a 1.385 slugging percentage, including going 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBIs against #23 ranked Pittsburgh State.

Next Up for the Warriors

Winona State (13-2, 0-0 NSIC) will next be in action on Friday, March 6th, traveling to Florida for spring break to face the University of Charleston at 10:00 am EST. NSIC Release

Izzy Howe’s Career at Winona State

Izzy Howe has established herself as a key player for the Winona State Warriors. In 2025, she started 30 games and appeared in 34, pitching 190.2 innings and recording 207 strikeouts. Winona State Athletics She was also named to the 2025 NSIC All-Tournament Team. NSIC Release

Recent Success at the Top Gun Midwest Classic

Recently, Howe threw a one-hit shutout for the Warriors, finishing with six strikeouts, during competition at the Top Gun Midwest Classic. FHSU Athletics