BROOKINGS, S.D. (Interstat) — Saint Thomas (Minn.) snapped a four-game skid Saturday evening, defeating South Dakota State 4-2 at Erv Huether Field in a Summit League matchup.

Owen Marsolek delivered a dominant start for the Tommies, throwing 7.2 hitless innings while allowing two earned runs and striking out 12. He exited after a pair of eighth-inning singles by Mason Lang and Nicholas Werk brought home two runs for the Jackrabbits. Zak Endres recorded the final outs without allowing a hit.

Saint Thomas took control early. Adam Puder doubled home a run in the second inning, then added a sacrifice fly in the fourth following a fielder’s choice and throwing error that brought in another run. Caden Welke singled through the right side in the sixth for the Tommies’ fourth run.

Matthew Werk worked three scoreless innings of relief for South Dakota State, striking out two. Sam Novotny started, surrendering two earned runs on two hits over four innings.

The Tommies improved to 9-34 overall, while the Jackrabbits fell to 15-27. The teams conclude their three-game series Sunday.