Beavers Split Weekend Series Against Northern State

Bemidji State baseball team earns first NSIC wins of the season in Sioux Falls

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Bemidji State baseball team split a weekend series against Northern State in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, winning the first game 5-3 on Saturday before dropping the first game of Sunday's doubleheader 6-3. The Beavers bounced back to win the second game on Sunday 12-4, giving them a 2-1 record in NSIC play so far this season. Northern State also won a non-conference game over Bemidji State 20-13 in seven innings on Monday.

Why it matters

The series results are important for the Beavers as they look to build momentum in NSIC play this season. Bemidji State is seeking to improve on its conference record from last year, and splitting the weekend series against Northern State represents a solid start to their NSIC schedule.

The details

In the opening game on Saturday, Bemidji State won 5-3 behind a strong pitching performance. On Sunday, Northern State took the first game of the doubleheader 6-3 before the Beavers responded with a 12-4 victory in the second game. Bemidji State's Noah Drusch had a big weekend at the plate, homering twice and going 6-for-13 with three RBIs. In the non-conference game on Monday, Northern State defeated Bemidji State 20-13 in seven innings.

  • The series was played on March 9-10, 2026 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  • The non-conference game between the two teams took place on Monday, March 11, 2026.

The players

Noah Drusch

A Bemidji State baseball player who had a strong offensive performance in the series, hitting two home runs and going 6-for-13 with three RBIs.

Donlin

The Bemidji State pitcher who earned the win in the opening 5-3 victory on Saturday.

Huggard

The Bemidji State pitcher who recorded the save in the 5-3 win on Saturday.

Helleloid

The Northern State pitcher who earned the win in the 6-3 victory over Bemidji State on Sunday.

Barry

The Bemidji State pitcher who earned the win in the 12-4 victory over Northern State on Sunday.

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The takeaway

The Beavers' split weekend series against Northern State represents a solid start to their NSIC schedule, as they look to build on their 2-1 conference record so far this season. The team's offensive production, particularly from Noah Drusch, and strong pitching performances were key factors in their success over the weekend.