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Photo by: Kircher Photography
Kayden Kircher
SCSU Baseball Rolls to Doubleheader Sweep Over UMD
4/1/2026 12:23:00 AM | Baseball
Huskies dominate in game one, battle back in game two
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – St. Cloud State Baseball (15-14, 11-5 NSIC) picked up a mid-week sweep of Minnesota Duluth (7-22, 6-11 NSIC) to open their home schedule on Tuesday. The Huskies were on fire in game one, scoring in five straight innings to win 18-0 before a come from behind 9-8 victory in game two.
Game 1: SCSU 18, UMD 0
The Huskies got off to a strong start in the bottom of the first. After two quick outs, freshman Ryan Cahoon (Northfield, Minn.) walked, junior Wilmis Castro (Port St. Lucie, Fla.) was hit by a pitch, and redshirt sophomore Jonathan Pribula (Plymouth, Minn.) reached on an error to load the bases. That set the stage for redshirt senior Eric Bello (Manati, Puerto Rico), who launched a grand slam to left-center field to put SCSU up 4-0.
SCSU would tack on another in the second, as senior Nick Ibrahim (Woodbury, Minn.) hit a solo homer to lead off the inning and increase the lead to 5-0.
The Huskies would bat around in the next two innings, bringing nine batters to the plate in the third and 11 batters to the plate in the fourth. In the third, Cahoon walked and scored on a double to the right-center field gap by Castro. After a walk, redshirt freshman Max Robinson (St. Michael, Minn.) and Ibrahim followed with RBI singles to make it 8-0 Huskies. Redshirt junior Hayden Frank (St. Michael, Minn.) followed with a two-out, two-run single to score Robinson and Ibrahim.
In the fourth, Cahoon was hit by a pitch and Castro doubled to put runners on second and third. Pribula then hit a grounder to first and the resulting throw to the plate was thrown away, allowing Cahoon to score. After a hit by pitch loaded the bases, Robinson lifted a sacrifice fly to left field. With the score 12-0, Ibrahim picked up his third hit of the game with a two-run single. Redshirt junior Hayden Konkol (Denmark, Wis.) would follow with an RBI double to score Ibrahim and make it 15-0. Konkol would later score on a UMD error.
In the fifth, the Huskies would complete their offensive showing in the fifth, as redshirt freshman Jack Clark (Solon, Iowa) hit a solo home run to right field to increase the lead to 17-0. After a pinch-hit single from sophomore Austin Baumhover (Van Meter, Iowa) and a pinch-hit double from junior Dawson Schmidt (Shiocton, Wis.) put runners on second and third and set up an RBI single from Konkol to round out the offense.
On the mound, redshirt freshman Conner Larson (Jordan, Minn.) was excellent, throwing 4.1 innings scoreless while striking out six. A pair of SCSU freshmen, Karl Schiebe (Golden Valley, Minn.) and Parker Erickson (East Grant Forks, Minn.) made their NCAA debuts in relief to preserve the shutout.
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UMD would take their first lead of the series in the second inning to open the scoring, taking advantage of a single and three walks to go up 1-0. The Huskies would answer back immediately in the bottom of the frame, also by way of the free pass. Pribula and Ibrahim both walked with one out and Konkol was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Frank then drew another walk, allowing Pribula to score and tie the game.
The Bulldogs would continue to tack on runs, scoring single runs in the third and fourth before a two-out, two-run double in the fifth made it 5-1 UMD. The Huskies responded in the bottom of the fifth, again aided by the free pass. Moreno was hit by a pitch and Cahoon walked, bringing up Castro who ripped a double to score Moreno. With runners on second and third, Bello grounded out to the shortstop. Castro was caught in a rundown between second and third and tagged for the second out, but Cahoon managed to score on the play to cut the deficit down to two.
The teams would trade a pair of runs in the sixth, as the Bulldogs struck for a two-run homer to right field but the Huskies would score two of their own without a ball put in play. Pribula, Konkol, and Frank walked to load the bases. After a pitching change, Moreno and Cahoon both worked RBI walks to force in two runs and make it 7-5 UMD.
Redshirt sophomore Parker Lewin (Orono, Minn.) was able to work out of a jam in the seventh with runners on second and third and only one out by recording two strikeouts and giving the Huskies bats a chance to go to work. A walk to Bello opened the home half of the seventh, followed by Robinson getting hit by a pitch. A fielder's choice and an Ibrahim single followed to load the bases with just one out. Konkol then roped a fly ball that hopped up against the left field wall, scoring two and tying the game at 7-7. With two outs, Moreno was hit by a pitch for the second time to re-load the bases and Cahoon worked another RBI walk to give SCSU the lead.
The Huskies would take advantage of another RBI walk in the eighth to tack on an insurance run. Once again, a Bello walk opened the inning followed by a Robinson single. Ibrahim would single, and after a fielder's choice Frank came to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs and was able to work the free pass to score Robinson.
UMD had a chance in the ninth, loading the bases with one out. Redshirt senior Cael Kolacia (Fort Dodge, Iowa) came on in relief for the Huskies. With a full count, Kolacia was called for a pitch clock violation, resulting in a walk and a run scoring to make it 9-8 SCSU. From there, however, Kolacia struck out the next hitter and induced a fly out to center field to end the game and pick up the save.
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SCSU will get a week off before returning to play on April 8 as they visit Minnesota Crookston (17-10, 10-5 NSIC) for a mid-week doubleheader. First pitch of the doubleheader is slated for 1:30 p.m.
For all the latest on St. Cloud State Baseball, stay tuned to SCSUHuskies.com and follow the team on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Game 1: SCSU 18, UMD 0
The Huskies got off to a strong start in the bottom of the first. After two quick outs, freshman Ryan Cahoon (Northfield, Minn.) walked, junior Wilmis Castro (Port St. Lucie, Fla.) was hit by a pitch, and redshirt sophomore Jonathan Pribula (Plymouth, Minn.) reached on an error to load the bases. That set the stage for redshirt senior Eric Bello (Manati, Puerto Rico), who launched a grand slam to left-center field to put SCSU up 4-0.
SCSU would tack on another in the second, as senior Nick Ibrahim (Woodbury, Minn.) hit a solo homer to lead off the inning and increase the lead to 5-0.
The Huskies would bat around in the next two innings, bringing nine batters to the plate in the third and 11 batters to the plate in the fourth. In the third, Cahoon walked and scored on a double to the right-center field gap by Castro. After a walk, redshirt freshman Max Robinson (St. Michael, Minn.) and Ibrahim followed with RBI singles to make it 8-0 Huskies. Redshirt junior Hayden Frank (St. Michael, Minn.) followed with a two-out, two-run single to score Robinson and Ibrahim.
In the fourth, Cahoon was hit by a pitch and Castro doubled to put runners on second and third. Pribula then hit a grounder to first and the resulting throw to the plate was thrown away, allowing Cahoon to score. After a hit by pitch loaded the bases, Robinson lifted a sacrifice fly to left field. With the score 12-0, Ibrahim picked up his third hit of the game with a two-run single. Redshirt junior Hayden Konkol (Denmark, Wis.) would follow with an RBI double to score Ibrahim and make it 15-0. Konkol would later score on a UMD error.
In the fifth, the Huskies would complete their offensive showing in the fifth, as redshirt freshman Jack Clark (Solon, Iowa) hit a solo home run to right field to increase the lead to 17-0. After a pinch-hit single from sophomore Austin Baumhover (Van Meter, Iowa) and a pinch-hit double from junior Dawson Schmidt (Shiocton, Wis.) put runners on second and third and set up an RBI single from Konkol to round out the offense.
On the mound, redshirt freshman Conner Larson (Jordan, Minn.) was excellent, throwing 4.1 innings scoreless while striking out six. A pair of SCSU freshmen, Karl Schiebe (Golden Valley, Minn.) and Parker Erickson (East Grant Forks, Minn.) made their NCAA debuts in relief to preserve the shutout.
TOP HUSKIES
- Eric Bello – 1-1, HR, 4 RBI, 3 R
- Wilmis Castro – 2-3, RBI, 3R, 2 2B
- Nick Ibrahim – 3-4, HR, 4 RBI, 3 R
- Conner Larson – W, 4.1 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 6 K
- The Huskies move to 49-22 against Minnesota Duluth all-time and 2-0 this season.
- SCSU scored a season-high 18 runs.
- Clark hit his first collegiate home run.
- Cahoon, Castro, Bello, and Ibrahim all scored three runs.
- Larson's six strikeouts is a career-high for the redshirt freshman.
- Bello extended his on-base streak to 15 games, the longest of his collegiate career.
- Bello hit his second home run of the season and the first grand slam of the year for SCSU.
- SCSU hit three home runs, their highest total of the season.
UMD would take their first lead of the series in the second inning to open the scoring, taking advantage of a single and three walks to go up 1-0. The Huskies would answer back immediately in the bottom of the frame, also by way of the free pass. Pribula and Ibrahim both walked with one out and Konkol was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Frank then drew another walk, allowing Pribula to score and tie the game.
The Bulldogs would continue to tack on runs, scoring single runs in the third and fourth before a two-out, two-run double in the fifth made it 5-1 UMD. The Huskies responded in the bottom of the fifth, again aided by the free pass. Moreno was hit by a pitch and Cahoon walked, bringing up Castro who ripped a double to score Moreno. With runners on second and third, Bello grounded out to the shortstop. Castro was caught in a rundown between second and third and tagged for the second out, but Cahoon managed to score on the play to cut the deficit down to two.
The teams would trade a pair of runs in the sixth, as the Bulldogs struck for a two-run homer to right field but the Huskies would score two of their own without a ball put in play. Pribula, Konkol, and Frank walked to load the bases. After a pitching change, Moreno and Cahoon both worked RBI walks to force in two runs and make it 7-5 UMD.
Redshirt sophomore Parker Lewin (Orono, Minn.) was able to work out of a jam in the seventh with runners on second and third and only one out by recording two strikeouts and giving the Huskies bats a chance to go to work. A walk to Bello opened the home half of the seventh, followed by Robinson getting hit by a pitch. A fielder's choice and an Ibrahim single followed to load the bases with just one out. Konkol then roped a fly ball that hopped up against the left field wall, scoring two and tying the game at 7-7. With two outs, Moreno was hit by a pitch for the second time to re-load the bases and Cahoon worked another RBI walk to give SCSU the lead.
The Huskies would take advantage of another RBI walk in the eighth to tack on an insurance run. Once again, a Bello walk opened the inning followed by a Robinson single. Ibrahim would single, and after a fielder's choice Frank came to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs and was able to work the free pass to score Robinson.
UMD had a chance in the ninth, loading the bases with one out. Redshirt senior Cael Kolacia (Fort Dodge, Iowa) came on in relief for the Huskies. With a full count, Kolacia was called for a pitch clock violation, resulting in a walk and a run scoring to make it 9-8 SCSU. From there, however, Kolacia struck out the next hitter and induced a fly out to center field to end the game and pick up the save.
TOP HUSKIES
- Hayden Konkol – 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI, R
- Nick Ibrahim – 3-4, R, BB
- Ryan Cahoon – 0-1, R, 2 RBI, 4 BB
- Cael Kolacia – SV, 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, K
- The Huskies move to 50-22 against Minnesota Duluth all-time and 3-0 this season.
- SCSU drew 15 walks at the plate, their season high.
- Bello extended his on-base streak to 15 games.
- Frank extended his hitting streak to seven games.
- Pribula scored a career-high three runs.
- Castro hit his team-leading 13th double of the season.
- Cahoon walked four times, improving his on-base percentage to a team-high .568.
SCSU will get a week off before returning to play on April 8 as they visit Minnesota Crookston (17-10, 10-5 NSIC) for a mid-week doubleheader. First pitch of the doubleheader is slated for 1:30 p.m.
For all the latest on St. Cloud State Baseball, stay tuned to SCSUHuskies.com and follow the team on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Larson, Conner (1-1)
L: Loyola, D. (0-1)
Base Running:
SB: Lynch, T. 1 ; Myers, L. 1
Batting:
2B: Castro, Wilmis 2 ; Schmidt, Dawson 1 ; Konkol, Hayden 1
HR: Clark, Jack 1 ; Bello, Eric 1 ; Ibrahim, Nick 1
RBI: Frank, Hayden 1 ; Moreno, Liam 1 ; Castro, Wilmis 1 ; Pribula, Jonathan 1 ; Clark, Jack 1 ; Bello, Eric 4 ; Robinson, Max 2 ; Ibrahim, Nick 4 ; Konkol, Hayden 2
SF: Robinson, Max 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Cahoon, Ryan 3 ; Castro, Wilmis 3 ; Pribula, Jonathan 1 ; Bakkum, Cole 1 ; Clark, Jack 1 ; Bello, Eric 3 ; Baumhover, Austin 1 ; Robinson, Max 1 ; Ibrahim, Nick 3 ; Konkol, Hayden 1
SB: Ibrahim, Nick 1
CS: Frank, Hayden 1
HBP: Castro, Wilmis 1 ; Bello, Eric 1
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