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Gophers Prepare for Four Game Week Against NDSU and Northwestern
4/20/2026 4:39:00 PM | Baseball
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The University of Minnesota baseball team returns home to Siebert Field this week for a four game home schedule, hosting the North Dakota State Bison for a Tuesday mid-week matchup before welcoming the Northwestern Wildcats for a three game series this weekend.
GAME INFORMATION
Game One
Minnesota (22-17, 5-13 B1G) vs. NDSU (6-23, 3-8 SUMMIT)
Siebert Field
Minneapolis, Minn.
Tuesday, Apr. 21
6:02 PM (CT)
Game Two
Minnesota (22-17, 5-13 B1G) vs. Northwestern (14-21-1, 5-13 B1G)
Siebert Field
Minneapolis, Minn.
Friday, Apr. 24
5:32 PM (CT)
Game Three
Minnesota (22-17, 5-13 B1G) vs. Northwestern (14-21-1, 5-13 B1G)
Siebert Field
Minneapolis, Minn.
Saturday, Apr. 25
3:02 PM (CT)
Game Four
Minnesota (22-17, 5-13 B1G) vs. Northwestern (14-21-1, 5-13 B1G)
Siebert Field
Minneapolis, Minn.
Sunday, Apr. 26
1:02 PM (CT)
Head to Head History
-The Gophers are 33-15 overall against the Bison all time, holding a 5-5 overall record against NDSU over their last 10 matchups. The last time these two met, the Bison came out on top 7-4 in extra innings.
-Minnesota is 166-85-1 against the Wildcats all time, holding a 5-5 overall record against Northwestern over their last 10 matchups. In their most recent tilt, the Gophers came out on top 4-2 on the road.
Scouting the Competition
-The North Dakota State University Bison are 6-23 overall and 3-8 against Summit League opponents in 2026, entering the tilt following a 6-1 victory over Omaha. Caleb Corbin leads the Bison offense, hitting .280 over 100 at bats with nine RBIs.
-The Northwestern University Wildcats are 14-21-1 overall and 5-13 against Big Ten opponents in 2026, entering the week on a 1-2 loss to Michigan. Noah Ruiz leads the Wildcat offense, hitting .304 over 138 at bats with 29 RBIs.
Last Time Out
-Minnesota fell victim to a three game sweep against the No. 1 ranked UCLA Bruins last weekend in Los Angeles.
What's On Tap
-The Gophers will welcome the St. Thomas Tommies to Siebert Field for their third mid-week matchup of the 2026 season next week before heading out on the road to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions for a three game weekend series.
Threat On The Basepaths
-The Gophers continue to be a force to be reckoned with on the basepaths, leading the Big Ten conference in total stolen bases this year with 82 through 39 games.
-Senior outfielder Easton Richter leads Minnesota in individual stolen bases this season, tallying 16 through his 38 appearances this year.
Walks Will Haunt
-Minnesota ranks second throughout the Big Ten in walks drawn this season, tallying 228 bases on balls this spring through 39 games.
-Junior shortstop Jack Spanier leads the Gophers in individual drawn walks, tallying 35 bases on balls through 37 total appearances this year.
Breaking The Home Curse vs. Washington
-With their 2-1 series win over Washington, the Gophers secured their first Big Ten Conference series win at home in Siebert Field since taking the series against Michigan State in 2024.
Neels Closes In On Golden Gopher HBP Record
-Senior backstop Weber Neels has tallied 41 career HBPs in the Gopher uniform, putting him just one away from tying and two away from breaking the Gopher's all-time HBP record.
McDevitt Nears 50 Career Wins as Head Coach
-Ty McDevitt nears a career milestone as head skipper for the maroon and gold, closing in on his 50th career win. McDevitt currently sits at a 46-45 record since taking over the program following the 2024 season.
The Best Offense is a Good Defense
-The Minnesota defense has been a highlight of the 2026 season thus far, sitting tied for first in the Big Ten conference and tied for sixth in the nation for fielding percentage with a .984.