The Basics
Games 35-38
South Dakota State (11-21, 6-10 Summit) at Oral Roberts (16-18, 7-5 Summit)
Dates: April 30 – May 2, 2021 | ORU Sports Network | Live Stats
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma (J.L. Johnson Stadium)

TULSA, Okla. – After having their past five games canceled, the Oral Roberts baseball team will return to action at home against South Dakota State this weekend. The Golden Eagles look to remain atop the Summit League standings as the team enters the final month of the regular season.
 
After a slight change to the schedule, the Golden Eagles and Jackrabbits will play a doubleheader on Saturday, and single games on Friday and Sunday. First pitch on Friday will be now be thrown at 6 pm. All four games will be broadcast for free on the ORU Sports Network.

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Summit League Notes: Week 11

About the Opponent

• South Dakota State enters the weekend at fourth place in the Summit League with a 6-10 conference record. Last weekend, the Jackrabbits split with North Dakota State in a four-game set.
• The Jackrabbits matched a season high by scoring 12 runs in both games of the April 24 doubleheader against North Dakota State.
• Landon Badger launched three home runs in the first game of the April 24 doubleheader against North Dakota State. He is the first Jackrabbit with three home runs in a game since 2009.
• South Dakota State was picked to finish fourth in the Summit League preseason poll.
   

Quick Hits     
 

• The Golden Eagles hold a 55-17 lead all-time over South Dakota State, including a three-game winning streak.
• With a 7-5 record in Summit League play, the Golden Eagles currently sit in first place in conference play, followed by North Dakota State, Omaha, South Dakota State and Western Illinois.
• Oral Roberts has not played a game since April 17 thanks to five consecutive games being canceled.
• ORU's win over No. 8 LSU on March 5 marked the program's first victory over a top-ten opponent since April 15, 2015 – A 15-5 win against No. 10 Oklahoma State.
• Isaac Coffey has twice earned Summit League Pitcher of the Week honors this season.
• After the Golden Eagles series with Omaha was canceled, ORU's streak of four consecutive weeks with a Summit League weekly honor was snapped. Caleb Denny, Isaac Coffey, Joshua Cox, and Blake Hall all were honored throughout the stretch.

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