Offense Struggles

Tucson, AZ 3/6/07 - On a beautiful, sunny, 85 degree day in Tucson AZ, the Dakota State University offense struggled mightily managing just three hits in two games this afternoon as the Trojans dropped a pair of games to Morningside (IA) and Judson (IL).

            In the first game of the day the Trojans hosted Morningside College, a regionally ranked team from Sioux City, IA. The mustangs from Morningside held the Trojan offense in check allowing just one hit, a lead off single by senior outfielder Lori Olen. The Mustangs scored 14 runs on 18 hits and went on to beat the Trojans 14-0 in the first game of the day.

            In the second game of the afternoon the Trojans hosted Judson College and the offensive struggles continued as the Trojans only managed three hits while giving up 14 to the team from Illinois. The Trojans did manage to have 10 base runners reach during the game but stranded seven and lost 9-3.

            “Today was not a good day for us we struggled in almost every aspect of the game. In the game against Morningside we only struck out three times but didn’t manage to put the ball in play real hard either. In the game against Judson we had some carry over effects from the first game, which is something we need to work on. We can’t carry our negatives over from game to game or even play to play we have to get stronger mentally and flush the negatives away. In our first six games we have showed some great things and have also showed some things we need to continue to work on, which is what we expect at this point in the season. The day off tomorrow will be good for us as we gear up for the second half of our trip and look to head home on a strong note.” Stated head coach Ken Prorok.

            The Trojans are currently 3-3 and will resume action on Thursday when they take on Wisconsin Lutheran and St. Ambrose at 10:30 am and 1:00 pm in the Tucson Invitational.