North Dakota State softball suffered a doubleheader defeat against St. Thomas, losing the first game 10-2 and the second 8-3. St. Thomas took control early in both games, capitalizing on Bison errors and showing strong offensive performance with key home runs. NDSU managed to score a few runs but couldn't close the gap, as errors and pitching struggles contributed to their losses. The Bison's next matchup is scheduled against Kansas City this Sunday.

By the Numbers
  • Game one loss: NDSU fell 10-2, with St. Thomas scoring four runs in the third inning.
  • Game two loss: NDSU lost 8-3, despite a quick lead after the first inning.
State of Play
  • NDSU remains in Summit League play but is now struggling after consecutive losses.
  • The Bison's pitching staff has faced challenges, particularly with errors leading to unearned runs.
What's Next

NDSU will face Kansas City in a doubleheader on Sunday, looking to bounce back and stabilize their Summit League standings.

Bottom Line

The Bison need to tighten their defensive play and improve pitching performance to avoid further losses in the upcoming series against Kansas City.