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Trojans Struggle Offensively in Doubleheader Loss to Argos
Dakota State drops both games against Providence in Frontier Conference softball matchup
Apr. 4, 2026 at 3:53am
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A cubist interpretation of the intense action and strategic maneuvering of a high-stakes softball matchup between the Trojans and Argos.Sioux Center TodayThe Dakota State Trojans fell to the Providence Argos in a Frontier Conference softball doubleheader, losing the first game 7-3 and the second game 7-4. The Argos' offense proved too much for the Trojans, who were unable to generate consistent scoring despite collecting multiple hits in each game.
Why it matters
This series loss drops the Trojans to 9-23 overall and 3-11 in the Frontier Conference, putting them in a difficult position as they look to turn their season around. The Argos, on the other hand, improved their conference record to 9-3 and remained tied for the league lead in winning percentage.
The details
In the first game, the Argos jumped out to an early lead thanks to a pair of home runs from Tehneson Ehnes. The Trojans responded with two unearned runs in the third inning, but Providence added two more runs in the fifth and one in the sixth to secure the 7-3 victory. In the second game, the Argos again struck first, taking a 3-2 lead after three innings. The teams traded runs over the next few innings, but Providence pulled away late with an RBI double and a solo home run to win 7-4.
- The doubleheader took place on Friday, April 4, 2026 at the American State Bank Sports Complex on the campus of Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa.
- Game 1 was played in the morning, with Game 2 following shortly after.
The players
Tehneson Ehnes
A Providence player who hit two home runs in the first game to power the Argos' offense.
Alix Bishop
A Providence player who hit a solo home run in the seventh inning of the second game to extend the Argos' lead.
Emmalynn Rabe
A Dakota State player who drove in a run on a groundout in the third inning of the first game.
Alexia Hayden
A Dakota State player who had an RBI sacrifice fly in the third inning and an RBI single in the fifth inning of the first game.
Maycee Bricker
The Dakota State pitcher who took the loss in the second game, allowing seven runs (five earned) on 14 hits.
What they’re saying
“We just couldn't get the bats going today. Providence's pitching kept us off balance, and we couldn't capitalize on our opportunities.”
— Emmalynn Rabe, Dakota State Player
What’s next
Dakota State will look to bounce back as they begin the second half of their Frontier Conference schedule with a four-game series at Carroll College in Helena, Montana next weekend.
The takeaway
This doubleheader loss highlights the offensive struggles the Trojans have faced this season, as they were unable to consistently produce runs against a strong Providence pitching staff. Dakota State will need to find a way to generate more offense if they hope to turn their season around and climb the Frontier Conference standings.
