Korey Kuhlmann led a solid performance by the South Dakota State bullpen with 4 2/3 strong innings to help lead the Jackrabbits to an 8-4 victory over Western Illinois in an elimination game Thursday afternoon at the Summit League Baseball Championship.
Both teams ended the day with 17-31 overall records. Western Illinois was seeded second, while the Jackrabbits entered the double-elimination tournament as the No. 4 seed.
The Jackrabbits will face North Dakota State in another elimination game at 6 p.m. Friday, with the winner advancing to Saturday’s championship. NDSU dropped a 6-4 decision to Oral Roberts in Thursday’s late game.
