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BASEBALL TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2022
Morningside University ignites a three-game home set this afternoon with a Great Plains Athletic Conference – North Star Athletic Association match-up against Bellevue University. Head coach Adam Boeve’s Mustangs stand 15-7 after a conference split at Midland this past weekend. The Bruins, coached by Duane Molnux, are 21-7 and have an eight-game win streak.
THE SERIES BU has won 10 in a row against Mside. However, nine of those contests have been decided by four runs or less. They lead the all-time annals 19-7.
THE MATCH-UP Clutch pitching and the long ball allowed Morningside to hold off host Midland University’s attempt for a weekend conference sweep on March 26 and 27. After the Warriors rallied for a game one decision and took advantage of a seven-run third inning attack Saturday for 6-4 and 10-7 victories, head coach Adam Boeve’s crew dug in at Moller Field Sunday. The two victories allowed Boeve to reach the 100-win mark at Morningside. Sophomore pitcher Quintin Holman fired his first collegiate completegame shutout in the opener, spinning seven resplendent frames. He allowed only four hits and no walks, with four strikeouts included. Freshman infielder Jacob O’Dell drilled a home run in Mside’s final at-bat to break up a scoreless draw. Game two was highlighted by a two-run round-tripper off the bat of senior outfielder Carter Ades in the top of the fourth that brought the visitors back from a 3-2 deficit. The blast was enough for freshman reliever Jackson Stephan. He blanked Midland on two hits over the last four frames to ensure the triumph. Holman’s career-to-date mound numbers tell a sparkling story. He hasn’t been touched for more than three earned runs in any of his 19 appearances. Holman’s Sunday matinee victory improved his season record to 3-0 and career mark to 6-1, including a minuscule 1.68 earnedrun average. Bellevue’s offense ranks among the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics best. They sport a .346 team batting average and .538 team slugging percentage, both of which have aided them in rising into the coaches poll top 15 (No. 11). Junior infielder Alec Ackerman has provided a large share of the power supply, hitting .390 with seven home runs, ten doubles, and 30 RBI. The pitching staff features four individuals with five-or-more victories, led by senior Elijah Johnson with six due to 77 strikeouts. Morningside continues its home set Saturday, April 2, hosting Mount Marty University in GPAC action. Start time for the twin bill is 1 p.m. The series continues Sunday, April 3, at 1 p.m. at MMU’s Bob Tereshinski Stadium in Yankton, S.D.
Morningside Mustangs NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 23 31 33 34 36 37 38 39 41 42 48 49 50 51
NAME Carter Kratz Brian Garcia Alex Calabrese Gunnar Kale Elijah Rude Eddie Brancato Cole Wilcox Aiden Bishop Hunter Jenkins Caleb Thomson Jayson Willers Carter Ades Josh Thurman Zach Hefty Jackson Stephen Colby Seuntjens Quintin Holman Wade Canaday Hunter Hope Joe Harris Braden Smutz Tom Leathem Josh Pratt Kai Purdy-Burton Zack Paulsen Will Brandner Trey Hansen Jacob O’Dell Braxton Hinders Aidan Agosta Jordan Kyle Zak Scott
POS. INF SS INF/P 2B/C C/1B INF INF/P P/INF OF OF/P C UT P OF OF/P P P INF/P OF 3B/P C P P P UT P P/INF INF P OF P INF
YR. Sr. So. Fr. So. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. So.
HOMETOWN Vermillion, S.D. Burbank, Calif. Omaha, Neb. Merced, Calif. Hudson, Wis. Arlington Heights, Ill. Columbus, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. Bakersfield, Calif. Libertyville, Ill. Davenport, Iowa Sioux Falls, S.D./Roosevelt Surprise, Ariz. Baltic, S.D. Cowichan Bay, B.C. Danbury, Iowa Nebraska City, Neb. Marshalltown, Iowa Sioux City, Iowa Marshalltown, Iowa Lake Stevens, Wash. St. Albert, Alberta LeMars, Iowa Pasadena, Calif. Mapleton, Iowa Worthington, Minn. Ankeny, Iowa Northridge, Calif. Carlisle, Iowa Omaha, Neb. Lake Park, Iowa Mapleton, Iowa
REMAINING SCHEDULE Apr 2 Apr 3 Apr 8 Apr 10 Apr 12 Apr 14 Apr 16 Apr 19 Apr 23 Apr 24 Apr 30 May 1
Mt. Marty* Mt. Marty* Concordia* Jamestown* Bellevue Dordt* Doane* Peru St. Northwestern* Dakota Wesleyan* Hastings* Hastings*
1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. – Single nine-inning game 5 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 12 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m.
Home games in bold *Great Plains Athletic Conference game All dates doubleheaders unless noted
Head coach: Adam Boeve Assistant coaches: Adam Hilker, Justin Malenosky, Nate DeChaine
Bellevue University NO. 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 24 25 26 27
NAME Aaron Garner Hayden Williamson Zach Diehl Rigo Duarte CJ Townsend Micah Savine Alex Stufft Payton Higgins Bailey Link Conner Barnett Zane Leyden Alexandro Celiceo Kanta Kobayashi Alec Ackerman Josh Vaughan McGrane Pledger Blake Crippen Andrew Ishii Cade Sakamoto Brenton Davis Owen Viano Nate Smith Mathieu Sirois
POS. INF C 3B C IF P 1B/3B/P OF P OF P P OF INF SS P P OF P INF/C OF P 1B/OF
YR. Fr. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr.
HOMETOWN Pierce City, Mo. La Center, Wash. Eugene, Ore. San Diego, Calif. Eugene, Ore. Omaha, Neb. Temecula, Calif. Cedar, Utah Chula Vista, Calif. Papillion, Neb. Firth, Neb. Chula Vista, Calif. Tokyo, Japan Parker, Colo. Boise, Idaho Walnut Creek, Calif. Hillsboro, Ore. Salem, Ore. Bakersfield, Calif. Raymond, Neb. Boise, Idaho Eagle, Idaho Quebec City, Que.
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Easton Brinton Brennan Cascio Jose Villagomez McKinley O’Connor Drew Staley Charlie Patterson Matt Johnson Tradd Richardson Anthony Lind Evan Bennett Nathan Sprenger Elijah Johnson Phoenix Johnson Levi Storey Cole Nordin Austin Shever Colby Rhoten Ben Aguilera Nick Davidson
P INF P C INF P P C OF P C P P P 1B 1B/P C P P
So. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.
Murray, Utah Bellevue, Neb. Omaha, Neb. Pioche, Nev. Salt Lake City, Utah Freeland, Wash. Meridian, Idaho Frenchtown, Mont. Omaha, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. Hillsboro, Ore. Omaha, Neb. Salt Lake City, Utah Bellevue, Neb. Omaha, Neb. Kingwood, Texas Omaha, Neb. Blair, Neb. Omaha, Neb.
Head coach: Duane Monlux Associate head coach: Mitch Schmidt Assistant coaches: Shawn Malley, Richie Moore, Austin Alexander, Chaz Lopez
MUSTANGS
The Morningside University experience cultivates a passion for lifelong learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility.
MUSTANGS
The Morningside University experience cultivates a passion for lifelong learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility.