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Gophers Host NDSU Before Three Game Road Trip Against Indiana
3/16/2026 4:51:00 PM | Baseball
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The University of Minnesota baseball team is set to host the North Dakota State Bison for a midweek tilt before entering week two of conference play on the road against the Indiana Hoosiers.
GAME INFORMATION
Game One
Minnesota (15-5, 1-2 B1G) vs. North Dakota State (2-17, 0-3 SUMMIT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Minneapolis, Minn.
Tuesday, Mar. 17
6:05 PM
Game Two
Minnesota (15-5, 1-2 B1G) vs. Indiana (7-12, 1-5 B1G)
Bart Kaufman Field
Bloomington, Ind.
Friday, Mar. 20
6:00 PM
Game Three
Minnesota (15-5, 1-2 B1G) vs. Indiana (7-12, 1-5 B1G)
Bart Kaufman Field
Bloomington, Ind.
Saturday, Mar. 21
2:00 PM
Game Four
Minnesota (15-5, 1-2 B1G) vs. Indiana (7-12, 1-5 B1G)
Bart Kaufman Field
Bloomington, Ind.
Sunday, Mar. 22
1:00 PM
Head to Head History
-The Gophers hold a 33-14 record overall against the NDSU Bison, holding a 5-4 home record and 1-0 away record over their last 10 matchups. Their most recent tilt saw Minnesota fall 3-6 at home.
-Minnesota holds a 113-58 record overall against the Indiana Hoosiers, holding a 1-3 home record and a 1-5 away record over their last 10 matchups. Their most recent tilt saw the Gophers taking the win 13-2 at home.
Scouting the Competition
-North Dakota State holds a 2-17 overall record throughout 2026, and an 0-3 record against Summit League opponents. The Bison are fresh off a three game series against the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where they fell in all three games.
-Indiana University holds a 7-12 overall record throughout 2026, and a 1-5 record against Big Ten opponents. The Hoosiers are coming off a three game series against the University of Oregon, where they lost in all three games.
Last Time Out
-The Gophers tallied a 3-2 record over the last week, picking up a pair of midweek wins against Gonzaga before tallying a 1-2 weekend to begin conference play against the University of Illinois.
What's On Tap
-Minnesota is currently scheduled to make their 2026 Siebert Field debut next week, hosting the University of St. Thomas before a three game weekend welcoming in the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Stacking Up Against The Rest
-The Gophers rank at the top of the Big Ten conference in total stolen bases (46) and double plays turned (18) through their first 20 games. They also ranked amongst the top three in the conference for base on balls (109), doubles (47), earned run average (3.02), fielding percentage (.983), and shutouts (2).
-Jack Spanier has drawn the most walks in the conference so far, tallying 19 base on balls.
-Easton Richter has tallied the most doubles and stolen bases in the Big Ten to start the season with 10 doubles and 10 steals
-Weber Neels currently leads the conference in sacrifice flies with 4.
-Ty Allen is currently tied for most triples in the Big Ten with 3 total.