EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville baseball team opens up MVC play this weekend, hosting Illinois State at German American Bank Field. First pitch for Friday's series opener is set for 6 PM. 
 

Evansville vs. Illinois State | Friday, March 27 - Sunday, March 29 | 6 PM, 2 PM, 1 PM CT
Site | Location	German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium | Evansville, Ind.
Links	Friday, 6 PM:  Live Stats  | TV: ESPN+             Expected Pitching Match-Up:  RHP Max Hansmann (2-2, 5.46 ERA) vs. Illinois State RHP Thomas Harper (1-1, 6.93 ERA) Saturday, 2 PM:  Live Stats  | TV: ESPN+             Expected Pitching Match-Up:  RHP Tanner Graham (0-2, 3.98 ERA) vs. Illinois State RHP Michael Addari (1-0, 2.25 ERA)            Sunday, 1 PM:  Live Stats  | TV: ESPN+             Expected Pitching Match-Up:  UE LHP Kevin Reed (3-3, 6.58 ERA) vs. Illinois State TBA
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Series History
- Friday's series opener marks the 135th meeting between Evansville and Illinois State
- Illinois State swept the Aces in Normal last season
- The last meeting in Evansville came in 2024, with the Aces picking up a three game sweep

Hometown Product
- Freshman infielder Simon Schulz made his first three collegiate starts last weekend
- The Memorial High School product had a strong showing, hitting .364 across 11 at-bats
- Schulz has deep ties to the Evansville program, as his father, Pat Schulz, is program's all-time hits leader

Freshman Standout
- Freshman right-hander Tanner Graham will take the mound on Saturday for his second consecutive weekend start
- Last weekend, Graham tossed a career-high five innings in his first career start
- On the season, Graham owns a 3.98 ERA and has been named MVC Freshman of the Year twice

On Base Streak
- Freshman catcher Spike Magill has begun his career by reaching base in all 19 games he has appeared in
- Magill leads the team with a .493 on base percentage and has walked 17 times while striking out only 13 times
- Magill has started 17 games behind the plate and is hitting .260 across 50 at bats