SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Minot State got three hits from junior Declan Buckle in a 5-1 loss to No. 19 Augustana Sunday.
 
Freshman Trevyn Badger (0-1) took the loss on the mound for Minot State (7-5, 5-2). Sophomore Dominick Parkhurst started the ballgame and threw 4.2 innings, surrendering one run on two hits, walking one and striking out two.
 
In addition to his three hits, Buckle had a home run and an RBI to lead the Beavers. Senior Nolan Monthei put together a solid day at the dish as well, going 2-for-3.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Beavers got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the top of the first inning.  Buckle put Minot State on the board with a leadoff home run off Viking starter Max Steffens. The Beavers were unable to hold the lead, as Augie scored five times over the remaining eight innings to grab the 5-1 win.
 
GAME FACTS
» Minot State's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed one run across.
» Minot State pitchers faced 34 Augustana hitters in the game, allowing 11 ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out four.
» Buckle led the Beavers at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run and an RBI.
» Augustana was led offensively by senior Riley Johnson, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
» Senior Max Steffens led the Vikings pitching staff, throwing eight innings of one-run ball and 109 total pitches.
 
 
Next up for Minot State is a mid-week matchup on Tuesday, March 30 at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. against Wayne State in Wayne, Neb.