SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – With the fourth week of league action is among us, Omaha sits atop the standings with a perfect 6-0 conference record. Ranked third in this week’s D1 Softball Mid-Major poll, the Mavericks aim to carry that momentum into St. Paul for their upcoming series against St. Thomas. Their matchup with North Dakota was postponed last weekend due to weather.
Game one between Omaha and St. Thomas is set for Friday at 3 p.m. CT, followed by game two on Saturday at 1 p.m. CT. The series wraps up Sunday with a 12 p.m. CT first pitch.
South Dakota hosts North Dakota State for a three-game series this weekend, with the Bison coming off a weather-shortened week after their series against St. Thomas was postponed. First pitch is set for 2 p.m. CT on both Friday and Saturday, with the series finale scheduled for Sunday at 12 p.m. CT.
Wrapping up the week’s league slate, North Dakota travels to Kansas City for a three-game series. First pitch is set for 5 p.m. CT on Friday, followed by a 12 p.m. CT start on Saturday and an 11 a.m. CT finale on Sunday.
All league games can be streamed on the Summit League Network.
UPCOMING
Date | Stream/TV | Central Time
Friday, April 10
North Dakota State at South Dakota | *(SLN) | 2 p.m.
(RV/NR) Omaha at St. Thomas | *(SLN) | 3 p.m.
North Dakota at Kansas City | *(SLN) | 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 11
South Dakota State vs. Georgia Tech | 10 a.m.
North Dakota at Kansas City | *(SLN) | 12 p.m.
(RV/NR) Omaha at St. Thomas | *(SLN) | 1 p.m.
North Dakota State at South Dakota | *(SLN) | 2 p.m.
South Dakota State at Iowa | (B+) | 4 p.m.
Sunday, April 12
South Dakota State vs. Georgia Tech | 10 a.m.
North Dakota at Kansas City | *(SLN) | 11 a.m.
North Dakota State at South Dakota | *(SLN) | 12 p.m.
(RV/NR) Omaha at St. Thomas | *(SLN) | 12 p.m.
South Dakota State at Iowa | (B+) | 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 14
St. Thomas at North Dakota State | *(SLN) | 3 p.m.
South Dakota at Iowa State | (E+) | 4 p.m.
Crown College at North Dakota | (SLN) | 5 p.m.
Wednesday, April 15
St. Thomas at North Dakota State | *(SLN) | 2 p.m.
Kansas City at SIUE | 3:30 p.m.
St. Thomas at North Dakota State | *(SLN) | 4 p.m.
Kansas City at SIUE | 5:30 p.m.
*Summit League games | Rankings: (NFCA/ESPN)
Key: SLN (Summit League Network), E+ (ESPN Plus), B+ (Big 10 Plus)
AROUND THE LEAGUE
• Omaha remained atop the standings despite having its weekend series postponed, carrying a 6-0 league record and eight-game winning streak into the second half of conference play, and checked in at No. 3 in this week’s D1 Softball Mid-Major poll.
• The Mavericks continue to lead the league in batting average (.328) and fielding percentage (.973) while outscoring conference opponents 54-7 through two series.
• Senior transfer Taylor Sedlacek leads the league in OBP (.534), OPS (1.408), home runs (13) and RBI (38), while Maddia Groff sits second in strikeouts (97).
• St. Thomas sits at 5-1 in league play and was unable to play the previous weekend due to weather.
• The Tommies own the league’s top ERA (2.22), led by Ella Cook (1.56) and Mya Tautges (1.88), who sit first and second in the conference, respectively.
• Avery Wukawitz, who set the program’s Division I hits record two weekends ago, continues to pace the offense and is among league leaders in average (.393), slugging (.813) and runs scored (45).
• SDSU had its series moved last weekend from Brookings to Kansas City, with the Jacks being swept by the Roos to move to 5-4 in league play.
• The Jackrabbits sit second in the league in batting average (.311) and continue to be led by Amanda Vacanti’s .380 average and Akayla Barnard’s 12 home runs.
• Senior outfielder Emma Christensen paces the league with 45 hits, while the offense continues to generate consistent extra-base production.
• Kansas City climbed in the standings with a three-game sweep of South Dakota State, outscoring the Jackrabbits 21-11 across the series to earn KC’s first wins against SDSU since 2021.
• The sweep was KC’s first conference sweep since 2022.
• Delilah Robles has been a key piece in the circle for the Roos, posting a 3.49 ERA with 49 strikeouts and nearly 100 innings pitched (98.1).
• Sitting at 2-4 in Summit play, South Dakota had the past week off and will host North Dakota State this weekend.
• Pitcher Madison Evans leads the league in innings pitched (102.1) and strikeouts (102), continuing to anchor the staff.
• Infielder Brooke Carey leads the offense with a .369 batting average and sits among the league leaders in hits and on-base production.
• North Dakota didn’t see action due to weather last weekend and will travel south to Kansas City for a three-game series starting Friday evening.
• The Fighting Hawks rank tied-second in fielding percentage (.968) and sit third in ERA (4.01) as one of the more balanced teams in the league.
• Teagan Livesay continues to lead the pitching staff with nine wins, while also sitting among the league leaders in innings and strikeouts.
• Tied at 0-3 in the league standings with UND, North Dakota State will be in conference action for the first time in two weeks against USD starting Friday.
• Bella Dean is tied for the league lead with 12 doubles, while Star Cortez continues to pace the lineup with 42 hits.
• Jocelyn McClary leads the pitching staff with a 2.61 ERA and seven wins, remaining one of the league’s top arms.
RESULTS
Thursday, April 2
South Dakota State 4, Kansas City 10*
South Dakota State 5, Kansas City 7*
Friday, April 3
South Dakota State 2, Kansas City 4*
Sunday, April 5
Omaha at North Dakota | Postponed
Omaha at North Dakota | Postponed
Monday, April 6
Omaha at North Dakota | Postponed
Tuesday, April 7
South Dakota at Creighton | Postponed
Wednesday, April 8
Tulsa 6, Kansas City 3
*Summit League games
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