DSU Softball Drop Series to Valley City

Valley City State’s Emily Smith struck out 12 Dakota State batters in sparking to a 4-1 North Star Athletic Association softball victory Monday afternoon at Thue Field.  The Vikings completed their four-game series conference opener over the Trojans.

DSU fell to 6-14 overall and 0-4 conference play.  VCSU, receiving votes in the latest NAIA Softball Coaches’ Top 25 national poll, raised their overall record to 11-3 and 4-0 NSAA record.

Dakota State kicks off their 14-game road stretch Thursday with a non-conference doubleheader at Mount Marty (S.D.).  The first game is set for 3 p.m. at Riverside Park in Yankton, S.D.

The Trojans resume their North Star Athletic Association action on Friday and Saturday, visiting Waldorf (Iowa) in a four-game series.