The Golden Bears conclude their 2026 road schedule with a three-game series against the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, starting Saturday at 1:30 p.m. After a recent 7-3 stretch in their last 10 games, CSP stands at 20-24 overall, positioning themselves ninth in the Northern Sun standings. This series is crucial as they trail a tie for seventh place by just one game. UMary enters the series with a strong record of 27-15 and aims to solidify their top-three position in the NSIC.

By the Numbers
  • CSP is 7-3 in their last 10 games and 20-24 overall.
  • UMary boasts a 27-15 record with a 20-9 NSIC standing.
State of Play
  • CSP holds a 33-16 all-time series lead over UMary but lost seven of the last eight encounters.
  • This matchup is CSP's first trip to Bismarck since 2022, where they previously split a doubleheader.
What's Next

The Golden Bears will need to perform well against UMary to improve their playoff positioning. They will follow up this series with three home games against Bemidji State as they close out the regular season.

Bottom Line

Success in this series against UMary is vital for Concordia's postseason hopes, as they aim to leverage their remaining games to secure a better playoff outlook. Strong performances from both the pitching staff and offensive lineup will be crucial.