The North Dakota State Bison baseball team (4-20, 1-5 Summit) is set to return to Summit League action with a three-game series against Northern Colorado (6-28, 4-7 Summit) starting Friday at 3:00 p.m. CT. Following a 16-4 loss to Creighton, NDSU's Evan Gustafson is in form, having hit four home runs in the last four games. The Bison lead the all-time series against Northern Colorado, 36-29, though have lost their last two encounters. NDSU has faced a challenging start to the season, having played 28 consecutive games on the road before hosting Omaha next week.

By the Numbers
  • NDSU starts this series with a 4-20 overall record.
  • Evan Gustafson has hit six home runs this season, including four in the last four games.
State of Play
  • NDSU lost to Creighton, marking their fifth Summit League loss.
  • The team is still looking for momentum after starting the season with an 0-6 record.
What's Next

Following the series with Northern Colorado, the Bison will host Omaha for a three-game series starting April 17 at Newman Outdoor Field. They seek to improve their performance and build momentum ahead of home play.

Bottom Line

NDSU's baseball program must shake off recent losses and leverage their recent batting power to secure vital Summit League victories, especially as they prepare to transition back to home games. Consistency at the plate will be crucial for overcoming their rocky start.