BROOKINGS, S.D. (Interstat) — Sam Novotny struck out nine over 7 2/3 strong innings Saturday, leading South Dakota State to an 11-1 victory over North Dakota State in the opener of a Summit League doubleheader at Erv Huether Field.

The Jackrabbits pounded 12 hits, scoring in five different innings. Nolan Grawe, Keagen Jirschele and Owen Siegert each drove in two runs. Siegert went 3 for 3 and scored three times.

Novotny allowed one run on five hits to earn the win. The Bison’s lone run came on a seventh-inning solo home run by Evan Gustafson. North Dakota State used five pitchers, with starter Braden Gluth taking the loss.

South Dakota State improved to 7-17 overall. North Dakota State fell to 4-19.