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Baseball Competes in Five Contests at the 2026 Tucson Invitational Games
Photography by ThirDWheel Photo TUCSON, Ariz. — The Dakota Wesleyan Baseball team took its annual spring break to Tucson and played a five-game slate over the course of five days. Four of the games were against NCAA Division II opponent Southwest Minnesota State, with the lone other game being played against Carthage. The Tigers' first game took place on March 5th against SMSU. The Tigers trailed SMSU 1-0 heading into the sixth inning, before Dexter Payne tied the game with an RBI double.
Tiger Unable to Rally Past Bulldogs
Seward, Neb. - Dakota Wesleyan battled hard but came up short in a 9-4 loss, staying even through five innings before Concordia pulled ahead with a big sixth. Caleb Meyers led the way with two hits, two RBIs, and a solid start on the mound, while Lane Darrow sparked the offense with three hits and two runs scored. Despite some strong individual performances, defensive miscues and late walks proved costly for the Tigers.
Tigers Drop Both to Concordia (NE)
Mitchell, S.D. - Tigers fall to No. 15 Concordia (NE) both times at Drake Field. Game 1: Dakota Wesleyan 6, Concordia (NE) 16 Dakota Wesleyan University played a tough game against Concordia University (NE) that ended in a 19-6 defeat. The team showed grit at the plate, collecting 7 hits over the course of the game. J.
Dakota Wesleyan Drops Both in Sioux City
Sioux City, Iowa - Dakota Wesleyan baseball traveled to Sioux City, Iowa to face Briar Cliff in a double header. The Tigers fell both times to Briar Cilff. Game 1: Dakota Wesleyan 3, Briar Cliff 7 Briar Cliff defeated Dakota Wesleyan 7-3 on April 17, 2025, in a game at Bishop Mueller Complex. Dakota Wesleyan took an early lead, scoring two runs in the first inning, but Briar Cliff quickly responded with a four-run second inning.
Dakota Wesleyan Falls to Dakota State in 10-4 Loss
Mitchell, S.D. - Dakota Wesleyan Baseball traveled to Madison, S.D., for a non-conference 9-inning matchup and lost 10-4 to Dakota State. Lane Darrow went 3-for-5 with 2 RBIs, and the Tigers scored in the eighth and ninth innings. Early errors and a slow start contributed to the loss, but the team continued to compete throughout the game. Datota Wesleyan 4, Dakota State 10 Dakota Wesleyan Baseball traveled to Madison, S.D., for a non-conference 9-inning matchup against Dakota State and lost 10-4.
Tigers and Raiders Split Hard-Fought Twinbill
Mitchell, S.D. - Dakota Wesleyan took game one 4-2 behind a complete game from Mitchell Sand and a two-run double from Mason Riley. Northwestern bounced back in game two with a 10-3 win, led by Luke Wroblewski's two home runs and four RBIs. Game 1 - Dakota Wesleyan 4, Northwestern (Iowa) 2 Dakota Wesleyan picked up a 4-2 win over Northwestern at Drake Field, backed by a complete-game effort from Mitchell Sand.
DAKOTA WESLEYAN BATTLES WITH NO.14 DOANE, DROPS FOUR GAME SERIES IN FINAL HOME GAMES
Mitchell, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University baseball hosted this year's "Battle of the Tigers" at Drake Field in Mitchell, S.D., facing off against the No. 14 Doane University Tigers in a GPAC matchup. In game one, Doane held onto the extra innings win after DWU had the lead through seven innings. In the tenth inning, Doane had two runs put on the board for the 6-4 win. Game two, Dakota Wesleyan only had four hits while Doane put up nine runs on eleven hits for the 9-0 win.
TIGERS NEARLY EARN COMEBACK WINS IN BOTH GAMES, SETTLE FOR SPLIT WITH DEFENDERS ON THE ROAD
Sioux Center, Iowa – Dakota Wesleyan walked left Sioux Center, Iowa with a split with the Dordt Defenders. The Defenders won game one 9-8, just escaping with the win with the Tigers having bases loaded to end the game. In game two DWU found themselves in another deficit going into the final frame, but this time pulled off the comeback plating three runs in the frame for a 4-3 win. In game one Jacob Glovich got the start, coming off his quality start win against Valley City State in his last outing.
TIGERS FALL 13-7 IN SLUGFEST WITH USF COUGARS
Sioux Falls, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan dropped a single non-conference game against DII opponent University of Sioux Falls by a score of 13-7. In the slugfest the Tigers got big performances out of their two, three, four hitters. Lane Darrow in the two spot went 2 for 3 with his first career home run and scoring three runs. Caleb Meyers followed his two-home run effort, giving him three runs and runs batted in on the day while also drawing two walks.
TIGERS DROP SINGLE NON-CONFERENCE GAME AGAINST TROJANS 12-6
Mitchell, S.D. – The Tigers dropped a single non-conference game against Dakota State 12-6. The Trojans outhit the Tigers 17-8 over the nine innings of play while both squads recorded one error. Jacob Glovich got the nod on the mound for DWU and ran into trouble early giving up five runs in the first inning. Glovich settled in the next inning posting a zero but then surrendered one run the next two innings of work for him.
TIGERS EARN SPLIT AGAINST D2 WOLVES IN SLUGFEST DOUBLEHEADER
Mitchell, S.D. – The Tigers hosted their first home game of the season against the D2 Wolves of Northern State University. After a hot start in game one the Tigers were unable to keep up with the Wolves 10 runs, losing 10-7. Game two was a different story as a pair of Tigers each hit three run homers to get past the Wolves 13-10. The Tigers would strike first after Seth Christiansen singled up the middle past the Wolve's short stop and Lane Darrow would round third for the first score.
TIGERS STILL SEARCH FOR FIRST WIN IN TUCSON AFTER PAIR OF LOSSES TO WALDORF AND GUSTAVUS
Tucson, Ariz. – Dakota Wesleyan Baseball is still searching for their first win on their Tucson spring break trip after dropping games to Waldorf and Gustavus. The Tigers fell in game on 9-8 in walk off fashion, as DWU held a 8-5 lead heading to the final frame. The Warriors got the first four men to reach safely and then the Tiger staff got an out but then was followed by three straight singles completing their comeback win.
TIGERS HOLD EARLY LEAD BUT FALL TO D2 MUSTANGS 11-3
Tucson, Ariz. – The Tigers dropped a single game against D2 opponent Southwest Minnesota State University 11-3. The Tigers were looking to be in the driver's seat with an early 2-0 lead through the first two innings, but a five run third inning flipped the table. DWU was outhit by the Mustangs 14-9 in the contest, but the biggest difference in the game was the 12 free passes the DWU staff issued compared to the four that SMSU had on the mound.
TIGER BASEBALL DROPS AND PAIR OF TOUGH ROAD GAMES AFTER A CLOSE GAME ONE
Jamestown, N.D. – Dakota Wesleyan baseball struggled to close out game one after holding a 2-0 lead through three complete frames as they strand six total runners on base. The Quick Details Score: Game 1 DWU 2 – UJ 4 Game 2 DWU 5 – UJ 22 Records: DWU 11-30 (GPAC 6-20) UJ 25-17 (GPAC 14-10) How It Happened Game 1 Dakota Wesleyan baseball was down to their final out early in the first inning of the game, until Seth Christiansen double to right center for the first runner aboard.
TIGERS SWEPT BY MUSTANGS IN COLD/WINDY CONDITIONS
Sioux City, Iowa – The Dakota Wesleyan baseball team fell to the Morningside Mustangs in today's cold and windy doubleheader by scores of 13-5 in game one and 17-4 in game two. The Mustangs were locked in at the plate collecting 11 hits in both games, but really taking advantage of the struggle with command by the Tigers staff on the mound. DWU staff issued 20 walks/hit by pitches between the two games.
ERRORS IN GAME ONE AND FREE PASSES IN GAME TWO PROVE COSTLY FOR TIGERS IN LOSSES TO CHARGERS
Sioux City, Iowa. – The Dakota Wesleyan Tiger baseball squad dropped a Thursday GPAC doubleheader to Briar Cliff by scores of 10-5 and 6-3. In game one the Tigers were haunted by miscues in the field that resulted in three of the runs being unearned. Drew Kitchens was the bright spot going 2 for 3 with a double and stolen base. In game two the first inning was the decider with the Chargers scoring four runs without recording a hit in the inning. DWU outhit the BCU in game two 8-4.
TIGERS CAN'T OVERCOME LONG BALL AND TWO SEVEN RUN INNINGS IN SWEEP BY WARRIORS
Fremont, Neb. – The Dakota Wesleyan Tiger baseball team continues to look for their first conference win after dropping today's doubleheader against the Warriors. Midland had a seven-run inning in both games that made the difference and put the games out of reach. MID took the first game 11-3. Highlight in game one was Kalub Carmichael slugging his first home run of the 2023 season. In game two the Tigers fell 12-1.
TIGERS FALL TO NO. 14 BRUINS 8-0
Bellevue, Neb. – The Dakota Wesleyan baseball team fell to No. 14 Bellevue University 8-0 in a mid-week matchup. The Tigers were slightly outhit by the Bruins 10-7 in the contest with Bellevue took full advantage of the nine free passes they were issued at the plate and active on the base paths going 3-3 on stolen bases. DWU stranded seven runners on base compared to BU leaving 11 men on base. The Tigers drop to 3-8 on the year with the Bruins improving to 13-4.
TIGERS EARN FIRST WIN OF SEASON THANKS TO PAYNE'S GEM
Tucson, Ariz. – The Dakota Wesleyan baseball team picked up their first win of the 2023 season with a 4-0 shoutout win over Bethany Lutheran College. Dexter Payne was the star in this one going eight shutout innings with five punchouts. Drew Kitchens followed up his three hit day yesterday with another three hit effort today. Lane Darrow continued his strong start to the season collecting three hits as well.
TIGER BASEBALL TIES GAME UP IN SEVENTH BUT FALL 15-6 TO COYOTES
Salina, Kan. – Dakota Wesleyan baseball falls 15-6 in their final game of a three-game series with Kansas Wesleyan despite tying game up in the seventh. Lane Darrow again was the bright spot for the Tigers, going 4 for 5 with a double and two runs scored. Seth Christiansen started on the mound tossing 3.2 innings giving up six runs on six hits and racking up four strikeouts. The Tigers drop to 0-3 on the season and look ahead to their seven-game spring trip in Tucson, Ariz.
TIGERS DROP FIRST DH OF THE SEASON 12-2 & 8-0 AGAINST KANSAS WESLEYAN
Salina, Kan. – The Dakota Wesleyan Baseball team dropped their first doubleheader of the 2023 season by scores of 12-2 in game 1 and 8-0 in game 2. The Tigers collected two runs on six hits in the first game while going scoreless with two hits in the second. Lane Darrow went 2 for 5 on the day with a run scored, double and a walk. DWU looks to get in the win column with a rematch against the Coyotes tomorrow at noon.
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