Midland Warriors Fall to Division I South Dakota State

The Warriors were defeated 13-3 in a non-conference matchup against the Jackrabbits.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:58pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in progress, with the players and field fragmented into overlapping, angular shapes in muted earth tones accented by flashes of bright blue and red.Midland's non-conference matchup against Division I South Dakota State showcases the Warriors' determination to compete against tougher opponents.Brookings Today

Midland University's baseball team traveled to Brookings, South Dakota, to face NCAA Division I South Dakota State University in a non-conference game on Tuesday evening. The Warriors fell to the Jackrabbits by a score of 13-3 in seven innings.

Why it matters

This loss against a Division I opponent is an important data point for Midland as they continue their season in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). While the Warriors were unable to pull off the upset, facing tougher competition can help prepare them for the challenges of conference play.

The details

South Dakota State jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first inning and extended it to 3-0 in the second. The Jackrabbits added another run in the fourth to make it 4-0. Midland finally broke through in the sixth inning, scoring three runs to cut the deficit to 4-3. However, South Dakota State responded with four runs in the bottom of the sixth and five more in the seventh to secure the run-rule victory.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.
  • Midland and South Dakota State will face off again on Thursday, April 16, 2026 in a GPAC doubleheader.

The players

Midland University

A private university located in Fremont, Nebraska, that competes in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

South Dakota State University

A public research university located in Brookings, South Dakota, that competes in the Summit League of NCAA Division I.

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What’s next

Midland will look to bounce back in their upcoming GPAC doubleheader against Northwestern College on Thursday, April 16.

The takeaway

While the loss to the Division I Jackrabbits was disappointing, Midland's ability to cut the deficit to one run in the sixth inning shows the Warriors' resilience and potential. This experience will help prepare them for the challenges of conference play as they aim to improve their GPAC record.