SAN MARCOS, Texas — North Dakota State blew a five-run lead in the eighth inning and fell to Texas State 8-7 on Friday.
The Bison scored five runs in the fourth inning and two more in the sixth and led 7-2 heading into the home half of the eighth. Texas State rallied for six runs to take the lead, then set the Bison down in order in the ninth.
NDSU's James Dunlap and Stephen Lund both had two hits, including home runs, and both drove in two runs. Druw Sacket also homered and had two RBI and Peter Brookshaw had two hits and an RBI.
The Bison and Bobcats play the second of two weekend games at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11.