Mount Marty Lancers Split Doubleheader, End 5-Game Skid

The Lancers defeated Dordt 17-14 in the final game to snap their losing streak.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:57am

An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, with rapid brushstrokes capturing the dynamic motion and energy of a baseball game.The Lancers' high-scoring victory over Dordt injects new life into their season after a tough losing streak.Sioux Center Today

The Mount Marty baseball team ended a five-game losing streak with a 17-14 victory over Dordt in the final game of a Great Plains Athletic Conference doubleheader on Saturday in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Why it matters

The Lancers were in the midst of a tough stretch, having lost 5 straight games. This win over conference rival Dordt will help them regain momentum and confidence as they look to turn their season around.

The details

In the doubleheader, Mount Marty split the two games with Dordt. They lost the first game but then bounced back with a high-scoring 17-14 victory in the second game to snap their 5-game losing streak.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026.
  • The Lancers had lost 5 straight games prior to this doubleheader.

The players

Mount Marty Lancers

The baseball team from Mount Marty University, a private Catholic university located in Yankton, South Dakota.

Dordt

The athletic teams of Dordt University, a private Christian university located in Sioux Center, Iowa.

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The takeaway

This win over a conference rival should give the Mount Marty Lancers a much-needed boost as they look to turn their season around after a tough 5-game losing streak. The high-scoring 17-14 victory shows the team's offensive firepower and resilience.