The Valley City State Vikings will compete as the third seed in the inaugural Frontier Conference Softball Postseason Tournament, held from April 30 to May 3 at Bravera Field, hosted by Dickinson State. They will face off against the Bellevue Bruins in their opening match on April 30 at 5:30 PM MT. This season, the Vikings and Bruins split their series, with VCSU winning one close game and Bellevue claiming victory in the final matchup. The tournament features eight teams and follows a double-elimination format, culminating in a championship game on May 3.

By the Numbers
  • VCSU has a record of 25-24 overall and 15-13 in the Frontier Conference.
  • Bellvue's record stands at 20-27 overall and 10-16 in the Frontier Conference.
  • The tournament consists of eight teams competing in a double-elimination format.
State of Play
  • The tournament begins with the first games kicking off at 11 AM CT on April 30.
  • VCSU's first match will be critical, as the loser will be eliminated from the tournament.
What's Next

Following their opening game, VCSU will continue in the double-elimination tournament, with subsequent matches scheduled for May 1 and May 2, leading to the championship on May 3. The winner secures an automatic bid to the NAIA Softball National Tournament.

Bottom Line

The Vikings must capitalize on their previous matchups with the Bruins to advance in the crucial tournament, with the stakes high as all eyes are on the path to the NAIA Softball National Tournament.