The North Dakota State Bison baseball team wrapped up their season with a 10-6 victory over St. Thomas at Koch Diamond, delivering a satisfying finish for the home crowd and capping a campaign marked by steady improvement.
Offensively, the Bison surged early, with Tommy Simon delivering a career‑best performance that included three hits and four RBIs. His timely hitting set the tone and helped the team build an early lead.
On the mound, Jonah Walker tied a season high with six strikeouts across six innings, while reliever Cade Wiegert contributed a strikeout over two innings of relief, preserving the Bison’s advantage.
Key Performances
Tyman Long increased the lead to 3-0 with an RBI double in the fourth inning, and Kyle Law added a two‑run double in the seventh to stretch the advantage to 8-0. Dante Smith capped the seventh with an RBI single, pushing the score to 9-0.
St. Thomas refused to go quietly, as Easton Fritcher launched a three‑run homer in the seventh to trim the deficit, sparking a late rally that kept the game within reach.
Hudson Hart sealed the outcome with his second save of the season, striking out the final batter and ensuring the Bison finished with a 10-6 win.
The victory underscored the team’s depth, blending timely hitting with reliable pitching, and left fans optimistic about the program’s trajectory heading into the next season.