The Minot State baseball team celebrated 17 seniors in their final regular-season game but fell to Sioux Falls, 11-9. Senior Jessen West shined with five RBIs, going 3-for-3 at the plate, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory. Minot State advanced to the NSIC Tournament despite the loss, scheduled to face Minnesota State in the opening round. Freshman Toby Foster contributed with a scoreless inning in relief. The Beavers left 10 runners stranded while hitting .375 with runners in scoring position.

By the Numbers
  • Jessen West went 3-for-3 with a double and five RBIs.
  • Minot State scored three runs in the eighth inning to tighten the game.
  • The team left 10 runners on base in the loss.
  • Minot State’s pitchers struck out nine Sioux Falls hitters.
State of Play
  • Minot State has an overall record of 26-23 and 20-18 in NSIC play.
  • The Beavers are set to play in the double-elimination NSIC Tournament this week.
What's Next

The Beavers will play against Minnesota State in the NSIC Tournament opener on Wednesday, where they will look to improve on their performance and advance in the postseason.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong senior showing, the Beavers must address their left-on-base issues moving forward to capitalize on scoring opportunities in the tournament.