The North Dakota State Bison are set to wrap up their regular season with a four‑game series against the St. Thomas Tommies, beginning Thursday in Fargo.
This finale caps a demanding schedule that has seen the Bison square off against programs from the ACC, SEC and Big Ten, a gauntlet that has tested their resilience early in the year.
Offensively, the club has surged, launching 28 home runs over the past 22 contests, a power spike that has shifted the team’s identity at the plate.
Senior slugger Dante Smith has been the catalyst, posting a .409 average in the last five games and driving the lineup’s recent hot streak.
Head coach Tyler Oakes, now in his fifth season, has guided the Bison to a Summit League regular‑season title and tournament championship, milestones that have raised expectations heading into the conference tournament.
Championship Outlook
Several Bison have earned MLB Draft selections, including Joey Danielson in the 2024 draft, underscoring the program’s growing talent pipeline as they prepare for the Summit League Championship in Minneapolis from May 20 to 23.
The upcoming championship will bring together the conference’s top teams, and the Bison hope to translate their late‑season momentum into a title that could further elevate the program’s profile.