DENVER, COLO. – Sioux Falls (4-7, 0-0 NSIC) dropped both games of Saturday's doubleheader against MSU Denver, falling 17-11 in a high-scoring opener before struggling offensively in a 15-1 loss in game two. 

How It Happened 

Game 1 – Sioux Falls 11, MSU Denver 17 

The Cougars put together a late offensive surge but couldn't overcome an early deficit, falling 17-11 in the first game of the day. 

MSU Denver exploded for eight runs in the second inning and four more in the third, putting USF in a deep hole. The Cougars chipped away with a two-run fourth and a five-run sixth, fueled by Ben Serie's grand slam and Jaxon Haase's solo homer. 

• Big Swings: Serie finished with four RBIs, and Haase had three hits, two RBIs, and a home run. 

• Clutch Hitting: Nolan Drossel and Ryan Gouldin each doubled, while Isaac Bonner added an RBI single. 

• On the Mound: USF used six pitchers, with Jack Richeson providing a scoreless relief inning. 

Game 2 – Sioux Falls 1, MSU Denver 15 

Sioux Falls struggled to generate offense in game two, managing just five hits in a lopsided 15-1 defeat. 

MSU Denver capitalized on extra-base hits, launching five home runs and scoring in every inning. William Edwards provided the lone RBI for USF with a seventh-inning single, while Myles Rees, Nolan Drossel and Ben Serie each added hits. 

• Tough Day on the Mound: USF pitchers combined to allow 19 hits and 15 runs, with Logan Anderson taking the loss after surrendering nine earned runs in 3.1 innings. 

Up Next: 

The Cougars have two remaining games against the Roadrunners in the series. They will play Sunday, March 2nd and Monday, March 3rd, both at 1:00 p.m. CST. 

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