University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Friday, April 24
Brookings, S.D.
2:00 p.m. MDT
University of Northern Colorado
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South Dakota State
Kassidy Schwartz | UNC Athletics
PREVIEW: UNC Baseball Visits SDSU for Three-Game Set
4/22/2026 11:05:00 AM | Baseball
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado baseball is set to hit the road this weekend for a three-game Summit League series in Brookings, South Dakota, where the Bears will face South Dakota State at Erv Huether Field.
The series opens on Friday, April 24, with first pitch scheduled for 2 p.m. MDT, and concludes on Sunday, April 25, with a 1 p.m. MDT start time.
Fans can follow all the action with a live stream available on Midco Sports along with live score updates provided throughout the game to keep up with every pitch and play.
LAST TIME OUT: Northern Colorado enters the weekend with strong momentum, having secured back-to-back series victories. The Bears claimed two of three games against North Dakota State before repeating that success last weekend against St. Thomas. The series against the Tommies was highlighted by a historic performance, as Northern Colorado outlasted St. Thomas 8-7 in a marathon 21-inning contest-the longest game in Summit League history.
NOTES ABOUT THE BEARS: The Bears features a productive and balanced offense, hitting .269 as a group and led by performers like Jaden Stone (.355 AVG, .449 OBP) and Logan Pruski (.327 AVG), with strong support from hitters who provide both consistency and extra-base impact. The lineup shows depth and aggressiveness, including effective base running that puts pressure on defenses. Defensively, the team is steady with a .964 fielding percentage and reliable play across positions. UNC currently sits third in the Summit League standings.
SCOUTING SOUTH DAKOTA STATE: SDSU holds a 12-24 overall record, 6-9 in Conference action. The Jackrabbits are hitting .265 as a group with an on-base percentage of .382, they generate traffic and have reliable hitters around their lineup—starting with Nolan Grawe and Owen Siegert. Defensively they are steady holding .976 fielding percentage. On the mound, the Jackrabbits hold a team ERA of 7.68.
ON DECK: Following the Bears three-game series in South Dakota, UNC will then return to Greeley to take on Air Force on Tuesday before hosting Omaha for a three game series at Jackson Field.
DIAMOND CLUB: The Diamond Club plays a vital role in supporting the UNC Baseball program. By giving to the Diamond Club, you help provide access to facility enhancements—such as the Jackson Field Turf Project—along with advanced technology and elevated daily operations, giving our student-athletes the resources to compete and excel at the highest level.
Give to the Diamond Club today!
FOLLOW THE BEARS: For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, visit uncbears.com. Follow the baseball team on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsBSB) and Instagram (@UNC_BearsBaseball).
The series opens on Friday, April 24, with first pitch scheduled for 2 p.m. MDT, and concludes on Sunday, April 25, with a 1 p.m. MDT start time.
Fans can follow all the action with a live stream available on Midco Sports along with live score updates provided throughout the game to keep up with every pitch and play.
LAST TIME OUT: Northern Colorado enters the weekend with strong momentum, having secured back-to-back series victories. The Bears claimed two of three games against North Dakota State before repeating that success last weekend against St. Thomas. The series against the Tommies was highlighted by a historic performance, as Northern Colorado outlasted St. Thomas 8-7 in a marathon 21-inning contest-the longest game in Summit League history.
NOTES ABOUT THE BEARS: The Bears features a productive and balanced offense, hitting .269 as a group and led by performers like Jaden Stone (.355 AVG, .449 OBP) and Logan Pruski (.327 AVG), with strong support from hitters who provide both consistency and extra-base impact. The lineup shows depth and aggressiveness, including effective base running that puts pressure on defenses. Defensively, the team is steady with a .964 fielding percentage and reliable play across positions. UNC currently sits third in the Summit League standings.
SCOUTING SOUTH DAKOTA STATE: SDSU holds a 12-24 overall record, 6-9 in Conference action. The Jackrabbits are hitting .265 as a group with an on-base percentage of .382, they generate traffic and have reliable hitters around their lineup—starting with Nolan Grawe and Owen Siegert. Defensively they are steady holding .976 fielding percentage. On the mound, the Jackrabbits hold a team ERA of 7.68.
ON DECK: Following the Bears three-game series in South Dakota, UNC will then return to Greeley to take on Air Force on Tuesday before hosting Omaha for a three game series at Jackson Field.
DIAMOND CLUB: The Diamond Club plays a vital role in supporting the UNC Baseball program. By giving to the Diamond Club, you help provide access to facility enhancements—such as the Jackson Field Turf Project—along with advanced technology and elevated daily operations, giving our student-athletes the resources to compete and excel at the highest level.
Give to the Diamond Club today!
FOLLOW THE BEARS: For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, visit uncbears.com. Follow the baseball team on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsBSB) and Instagram (@UNC_BearsBaseball).
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