The North Dakota State baseball team faced a tough afternoon, losing both games of a doubleheader against South Dakota State, with scores of 13-5 and 11-1. In the first game, the Bison initially took a lead with Kyle Law's inside-the-park homer but were overtaken by a barrage of scoring from the Jackrabbits, including a decisive three-run home run from Luke Luskey. The second game saw the Jackrabbits pull ahead in the fourth inning, ultimately sealing the victory in just eight innings. Despite a few bright spots, including Law's four RBI in game one and Evan Gustafson's fifth home run of the season, NDSU could not secure a win. The Bison are set to face Oral Roberts next at home on Friday.

By the Numbers
  • The Bison recorded 9 hits in game one, while the Jackrabbits had 15.
  • NDSU managed just 5 hits in game two, compared to South Dakota State's 10.
Yes, But

While the Bison's bats showed moments of promise, overall performance issues, especially in pitching and defense, were evident across both games, highlighting a need for improvement as the season progresses.

State of Play
  • The Bison are currently 4-19 with a 1-5 conference record.
  • South Dakota State improved to 7-17 overall and 2-4 in Summit play.
What's Next

NDSU will look to bounce back against Oral Roberts, a critical matchup to improve their standings and regain momentum in the Summit League.

Bottom Line

The Bison must address their current struggles both offensively and defensively to turn the tide in upcoming games and avoid slipping further in the standings.