April 10, 2026

HELENA, Mont. – Dakota State (S.D.) earned a split in its Frontier Conference softball doubleheader against Carroll (Mont.) on Friday afternoon at Nelson Stadium. The Trojans took four-game series opener 3-2 for the 10^th win of the season before the Saints responded with a 3-0 victory in the nightcap.

It was the first meeting between both teams.  Dakota State is 10-24 overall record and 4-12 record in the league.  Carroll is 12-12 overall record and 7-7 record in the Frontier Conference contests.

The Trojans earned their first true road win this season.  Game 1: Dakota State (S.D.) 3, Carroll (Mont.) 2 – FINAL

Dakota State used timely hitting and a complete-game effort in the circle to edge Carroll 3-2 in the opener.

The Trojans struck first in the second inning, capitalizing on a Carroll error as Alexia Hayden came around to score for a 1-0 lead. DSU added to its advantage in the fifth inning when Gabrielle Ortega-Alves delivered an RBI single to plate Brenley Goebel, making it 2-0.

Dakota State extended the lead to 3-0 in the sixth inning as Alexis Resseguie drove in Ally Morrissey with a single.

Carroll mounted a late push, scoring once in the sixth and again in the seventh on an RBI double, but the Trojans held on to secure the win.

Maycee Bricker tossed a complete game for DSU, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out three to earn the victory.

Game 1 Statistics

• Dakota State: 3 runs, 10 hits, 0 errors
• Carroll: 2 runs, 5 hits, 2 errors

Dakota State Leaders:

• Gabrielle Ortega-Alves: 2-for-4, RBI, double
• Brenley Goebel: 2-for-3, run, RBI
• Alexis Resseguie: 2-for-3, RBI
• Ally Morrissey: 2-for-3, run

Pitching:

• Maycee Bricker (W, 6-7): 7 innings, complete game, 5 hits, 2 runs, 2 earned runs, 3 strikeouts

Carroll Leaders:

• Jasmine Barela: double, RBI
• Madison Walker, Brooke Thompson, Ella Seaman, Brynn Notbohm: single each

Pitching:

• Kennedy Venner (L, 5-5): 7 innings, complete game, 10 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 1 walk, 10 strikeouts

Game 2: Carroll (Mont.) 3, Dakota State 0 – FINAL

Carroll responded in game two behind a strong pitching performance and steady offensive production to shut out Dakota State 3-0.

The Saints broke through in the second inning on a sacrifice fly, then added single runs in the fourth and fifth innings to build a 3-0 advantage.

Dakota State was limited offensively, collecting just two hits in the contest and unable to push a run across.

Grace Kitterman took the loss for the Trojans, allowing three runs on seven hits over six innings.

Game 2 Statistics

• Dakota State: 0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors
• Carroll: 3 runs, 7 hits, 0 errors

Dakota State Leaders:

• Quincy Hartley: 1-for-2
• Alexis Resseguie: 1-for-2

Pitching:

• Grace Kitterman (L, 3-10): 6 innings, 7 hits, 3 runs, 3 earned runs

Carroll Leaders:

• Tayelynn Puyleart: 2-for-3, double
• Brooke Thompson: 2-for-2, 2 runs, walk
• Carlee Smith:  2-for-3, RBI
• Sammie Labrum, Ella Seaman: RBI each

Pitching:

• McKinley Ermshar (W, 2-6): 7 innings, 2 hits, 1 walk, 6 strikeouts

Up Next

Dakota State and Carroll play another doubleheader Saturday afternoon at Nelson Stadium, starting at 1 p.m. (Central Time)/12 p.m. (Mountain Time).