The University of Minnesota Crookston baseball team will host four games against No. 20 Augustana University at home this week, with Augustana leading in the series and Minnesota Crookston looking to improve their standing in the NSIC rankings.

The Big Picture

Minnesota Crookston faces a tough challenge against the top-ranked Augustana University in a bid to climb the NSIC standings.

By the Numbers
  • Minnesota Crookston has a 12-10 (6-6 NSIC) record and is tied for third in home runs in the NSIC with 32 home runs.
  • Augustana University is ranked No. 20 and has a 17-4 (10-2 NSIC) record with a team batting average of .315 and 32 home runs.
State of Play
  • Minnesota Crookston is seeking to improve their performance against Augustana, coming off a 3-1 series win over Concordia University-St. Paul.
  • Augustana arrives as the top team in the NSIC standings, with strong offensive performances led by Jack Hines and a solid pitching staff featuring Ashton Michek and Adam Diedrich.
What's Next

As the series unfolds, Minnesota Crookston will strive to break Augustana's winning streak and make a mark in the NSIC standings.

Bottom Line

Minnesota Crookston faces a challenging series against No. 20 Augustana University, emphasizing the importance of securing victories to advance their position in the NSIC standings and gain momentum for the rest of the season.