The Kansas Jayhawks baseball program concluded its remarkable regular season with a disappointing defeat against North Dakota State in the NCAA Regionals. Following a resounding 11-4 loss to Creighton, marked by a dominant seven-run sixth inning, Kansas faced an uphill battle to extend its season against the North Dakota State Bison. While the Bison finished the regular season with a 20-32 record and a 13-15 conference performance, they presented a formidable challenge, ultimately securing an improbable 4-3 victory. The game began with the Bison immediately establishing dominance, scoring two runs in the first inning and taking an early lead. Kansas responded in the fourth inning with a powerful two-run home run from Jackson Hauge, attempting to equalize the score. However, the Bison swiftly regained control, adding runs in consecutive innings, solidifying their advantage. Despite a late surge, Kansas managed to reduce the deficit to 4-3 in the sixth inning and created scoring opportunities in the eighth, with a runner in scoring position. Unfortunately, Kansas couldn't capitalize, leaving two runners stranded and failing to complete the comeback. For a team renowned for its 26 regular-season comebacks, this performance highlighted a notable absence of resilience during the tournament. Throughout the 18 innings played over the past two days, Kansas only led in one inning, underscoring the team's struggles to maintain control. Starting pitcher Cooper Moore faced significant challenges, pitching five innings with 94 pitches while battling a reported blister on his toe. This hampered his effectiveness, contributing to the Bison's success. Despite the loss, Kansas achieved a historic milestone, securing 43 regular-season wins – the most in program history. This regional appearance also marked the end of an 11-year tournament drought, dating back to 2014. While the outcome ended on a sour note, Year 3 of Dan Fitzgerald's tenure as the Kansas baseball head coach proved to be a memorable one, showcasing flashes of the team's potential and solidifying the program's trajectory. The Jayhawks demonstrated a wealth of talent and a competitive spirit, despite the disappointing conclusion to their postseason run, and fans were left with the hope that this was just the beginning of a new era of success for Kansas baseball.