The Black Hills State Yellow Jackets (20-23, 17-15 RMAC) head to Colorado Springs this weekend for a pivotal series against the UCCS Mountain Lions (24-17, 18-14 RMAC). This matchup is significant, as the Mountain Lions eliminated BHSU from last year's RMAC tournament. After a challenging series against Colorado Christian that resulted in a 0-4 record, BHSU seeks to snap a two-game losing streak and rebound in the RMAC standings. Upcoming games are scheduled for Saturday at 12 and 2 PM, and Sunday at 11 AM and 1 PM.

By the Numbers
  • BHSU's recent series against Colorado Christian saw them outscored 35-12.
  • The Yellow Jackets have suffered eight losses this season by two runs or less.
Yes, But

Despite recent struggles, BHSU's resilience is evident as they've held powerful opponents to scoreless innings, even against top-ranked teams, showcasing their competitive spirit.

State of Play
  • BHSU currently ranks sixth in the RMAC with a record of 17-15.
  • UCCS has slipped to fifth place after being swept by CSU Pueblo.
What's Next

BHSU aims to leverage its experience and past success against UCCS to secure crucial victories, which are essential for their playoff positioning as the season winds down.

Bottom Line

For BHSU, winning this series is critical not only to improve their conference standing but also to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. This match-up is a chance for redemption following last year's tournament exit.