USF Baseball Splits Doubleheader With Minnesota Crookston

The University of Sioux Falls and University of Minnesota Crookston split a pair of NSIC games.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:37am

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The University of Sioux Falls baseball team and the University of Minnesota Crookston split a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference doubleheader on April 13, 2026. In the first game, Minnesota Crookston defeated Sioux Falls 4-3, but Sioux Falls bounced back to win the second game 8-3.

Why it matters

This conference doubleheader was an important early-season matchup between two NSIC baseball programs. The split result keeps both teams in the hunt for a strong conference record and potential postseason berth.

The details

In the first game, the University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles secured a 4-3 victory over the University of Sioux Falls Cougars through solid pitching and timely hitting. The Cougars responded in the second game, scoring five runs in the fourth inning to build a lead they would not relinquish, winning 8-3 and earning the split for the day.

  • The doubleheader took place on April 13, 2026.
  • The first game was won by Minnesota Crookston 4-3.
  • The second game was won by Sioux Falls 8-3.

The players

University of Sioux Falls Cougars

The baseball team representing the University of Sioux Falls, a Division II program that competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles

The baseball team representing the University of Minnesota Crookston, a Division II program that also competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

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The takeaway

This early-season conference doubleheader split keeps both the University of Sioux Falls and University of Minnesota Crookston baseball teams in the hunt for a strong NSIC record and potential postseason berth, setting the stage for an exciting conference race as the season progresses.