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Junior Luke Luskey from South Dakota State University was selected as the 2025‑26 College Baseball Athlete of the Year by Sioux Falls Live, capping a season that saw him lead the conference in RBIs, hit 13 home runs and help the Jacks return to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2013.
The Vikings posted 5‑2 and 10‑8 wins over Arkansas Tech and Pittsburg State, respectively, to earn a winner‑take‑all clash with the Gorillas for the Central Region 1 Final.
After a pair of comeback victories, the Vikings rally behind standout performances from Lundquist, Heinsch and Berg, pushing the series to a winner‑take‑all match against Pittsburg State.
A 12‑10 victory over Northwest Missouri State, fueled by late extra‑base hits and clutch pitching, sends Augustana to face Pittsburg State on Friday.
The No. 17 Augustana Vikings enter the NCAA Central Regional Tournament in Pittsburg, Kansas, as the No. 5 seed, facing Northwest Missouri State on May 14. With a 41‑13 record and a host of award‑winning players, the team aims to advance deep into the competition.