(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Baseball team returns to action with six games this week. The Golden Eagles travel to Sioux Falls, S.D. on Wednesday, March 24 for a non-conference doubleheader against Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) foe Augustana College. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. U of M, Crookston returns to NSIC action on Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28 with a four game series at Winona State University. First pitch is scheduled for 12 p.m. each day.

The Golden Eagles have an overall record of 2-12 and NSIC record of 0-4 after dropping a four-game series to St. Cloud State University this past weekend. They are led by Devin Croal (So, SS, Coon Rapids, Minn.) who is hitting .308 (12-for-39) with five runs batted in (RBI). Teddy Gutman (Sr, OF, Burlington, Iowa) is hitting .278 (10-for-36).

Golden Eagles @ Augustana College             Wednesday, March 24     2 p.m.

The Vikings have an overall record of 14-9 and NSIC record of 4-0 after sweeping a four-game series at Concordia University-St. Paul this past weekend. Charlie Dubanoski is hitting .458 (33-for-72) with 26 RBI. Deryk Marks is hitting .398 (33-for-83) with 30 RBI. Grant Larson is 3-0 on the hill with a 5.11 earned run average (ERA) and 19 strikeouts.

Golden Eagles @ Winona State University       Saturday, March 27   12 p.m.
                                                                       Sunday, March 28     12 p.m.

The Warriors have an overall record of 10-4 and NSIC record 0-0. They defeated St. Mary's University 3-1 on March 18. They are led by Tony Mueller who is hitting .455 (20-for-44) with seven RBI and Adam Gemuenden who is hitting .429 (15-for-35) with seven RBI. Ross Hellenbrand is 3-0 on the hill with a 1.50 ERA and eight strikeouts.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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