Mustangs Sweep MMU in Baseball Doubleheader

Morningside crushes 10 home runs in dominant conference victories

Apr. 19, 2026 at 9:11pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game broken down into overlapping planes of color, representing the dynamic action and energy of the Morningside-Mount Marty matchup.Morningside's offensive onslaught overwhelms Mount Marty in a dominant conference baseball doubleheader sweep.Sioux City Today

The Morningside Mustangs baseball team completed a four-game sweep of the Mount Marty Lancers with a doubleheader victory on Saturday in Sioux City, Iowa. The Mustangs pounded out 10 home runs across the two games to power past their Great Plains Athletic Conference rivals.

Why it matters

This sweep extends Morningside's winning streak and keeps them in contention for the GPAC regular season title, while dealing a blow to Mount Marty's postseason hopes. The Mustangs' offensive outburst also showcases their powerful lineup and ability to win convincingly against conference opponents.

The details

In the doubleheader, the Mustangs bats were on fire as they combined for 10 home runs to overwhelm the Lancers. The offensive onslaught allowed Morningside to cruise to victory in both games and complete the four-game season sweep of their conference foe.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, April 19, 2026 in Sioux City, Iowa.
  • Morningside and Mount Marty played a four-game series, with the Mustangs winning all four contests.

The players

Morningside Mustangs

The baseball team from Morningside University, a private liberal arts college in Sioux City, Iowa.

Mount Marty Lancers

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

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The takeaway

Morningside's dominant performance against a conference rival demonstrates their offensive firepower and ability to win convincingly, putting them in a strong position to contend for the GPAC title. The Lancers, meanwhile, will need to regroup and find a way to slow down the Mustangs' potent lineup if they hope to keep their postseason hopes alive.