Mankato, Minn. --- Minnesota State travels to Crookston, Minnesota for a weekend series against the Golden Eagles starting on Saturday at noon. The Mavericks will finish the series on Sunday with the first pitch scheduled for noon.

Facing UMC
Minnesota State is 18-1 in its all-time series vs. Minnesota Crookston.

In the Mavericks' last outing against the Golden Eagles, MSU rolled UMC in Mankato on April 13, 2022, by a final of 11-1. UMC currently owns a 20-8 NSIC record and a 30-16 overall record this season sitting third in the NSIC standings.

With an 18-27 overall record and a 10-16 conference mark last season, UMC finished 10th in the NSIC standings. The Golden Eagles have been the most improved team following the conclusion of the 2022 season.

They own a team batting average of .307 and a .535 slugging percentage. When pitching, the Golden Eagles sport a team earned a run average of 4.40 and an opponent batting average of .256.

Last Time on the Diamond
In MSU's last five games, they went 4-1 sweeping Sioux Falls and gabbing one against Winona State.

Minnesota State (19-6 NSIC) holds the top spot in the NSIC Standings one game ahead of Augustana (23-7 NSIC).

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