Dakota State softball was swept in a four-game Frontier Conference series by Valley City State, losing both ends of a doubleheader on Sunday. The first game ended in a run-rule 8-0 defeat, with DSU managing just one hit. In the nightcap, VCSU secured a 14-6 win, bolstered by three home runs from Kylee Banerd. This leaves Dakota State with a 7-19 overall record and 1-7 in conference play, while Valley City State improves to 16-13 and 6-2 in the league.

By the Numbers
  • VCSU scored a total of 22 runs over the two games.
  • Kylee Banerd hit three home runs and drove in 7 RBIs in the second game.
State of Play
  • Dakota State remains at the bottom of the Frontier Conference standings with a single conference win.
  • The Trojans are set to play their first home games of the season on Monday against Bellevue (Neb.), aiming for a turnaround.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Dakota State will focus on capitalizing on home-field advantage in their upcoming doubleheader against Bellevue, hoping to break their losing streak and improve their conference standing.

Bottom Line

This series highlights the challenges Dakota State faces this season, but their next home games present an opportunity for redemption and a potential shift in momentum.