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Softball sweeps day one at ASB Sports Complex Classic
Valley City State University softball team picks up a pair of wins to start the season
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The Valley City State University softball team picked up a pair of wins at the ASB Sports Complex Classic on Friday, February 20. The Vikings started the day with a 3-2 win over Morningside University and finished the afternoon with a 4-2 win over Briar Cliff University. The Vikings are now 6-4 overall to start the 2026 season.
Why it matters
The wins over Morningside and Briar Cliff mark a strong start to the season for the VCSU softball team, who are looking to build on their success from last year. The team's ability to win close games against tough opponents early in the season is an encouraging sign as they prepare for conference play.
The details
In the first game against Morningside, the Vikings fell behind 2-1 in the fourth inning before tying the game in the bottom half of the inning. They then took the lead for good in the sixth inning on a double steal. In the second game against Briar Cliff, VCSU jumped out to an early 1-0 lead and then regained the lead in the fifth inning before adding an insurance run in the sixth to win 4-2.
- The first game against Morningside started at 12:00 PM on February 20, 2026.
- The second game against Briar Cliff started at 4:00 PM on February 20, 2026.
The players
Valley City State University softball team
The VCSU softball team is off to a 6-4 start to the 2026 season after sweeping a pair of games at the ASB Sports Complex Classic.
Morningside University
The Morningside University softball team entered the game against VCSU with a 3-0 record before suffering their first loss of the season.
Briar Cliff University
The Briar Cliff University softball team fell to 3-6 on the season after losing to VCSU.
What’s next
The Vikings are set to take on Doane and Northwestern on Saturday, February 21, at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
The takeaway
The strong start to the season for the VCSU softball team, with wins over Morningside and Briar Cliff, demonstrates their ability to win close games against tough opponents early in the year. This bodes well for their chances of success as they continue their season and prepare for conference play.
