EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville baseball team continues a crucial stretch of MVC play this weekend, playing host to the UIC Flames for a three-game series. First pitch for Friday's series opener is set for 6 p.m.
Evansville will welcome back alumni of the baseball program this weekend, with a special recognition for two championship teams. On Friday, the 50th anniversary of the 1976 ICC Championship team will be celebrated with an on field acknowledgment, while Saturday will feature the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the 2006 MVC Championship squad with a pregame recognition and ceremonial first pitch.
| Evansville vs. UIC | Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 3 | 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 | Radio: 107.1 WJPS | TV: N/A
Expected Pitching Match-Up: UE RHP Max Hansmann (3-2, 3.61 ERA) vs. UIC RHP Mason Lei (5-4, 4.48ERA)
Saturday, 2 PM: Live Stats | Radio: 107.1 WJPS | TV: ESPN+
Expected Pitching Match-Up: UE RHP Tanner Graham (2-4, 4.26 ERA) vs. UIC LHP Brandon Bak (3-4, 5.58 ERA)
Sunday, 1 PM: Live Stats | Radio: 107.1 WJPS | TV: ESPN+
Expected Pitching Match-Up: UE TBA vs. UIC TBA |
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Series History
- Friday marks the 33rd meeting between Evansville and UIC
- Evansville leads the series with a record of 25-7, including a 6-4 edge since UIC joined the MVC in 2023
- In Evansville, the Aces hold a 17-4 advantage against the Flames
- The Flames won the series last season, taking 2 of 3 games in Chicago
In the Hunt
- This weekend's series has crucial conference implications for both Evansville and UIC
- The Aces enter the weekend with a 9-6 record in MVC play, good for fourth place in the conference standings
- UIC enters with a 10-5 record in Valley play and sit in a three-way tie with Murray State and Indiana State atop the standings
Friday Night Staple
- Senior right-hander Max Hansmann has been a consistent force on Friday nights for the Aces
- Entering the weekend, Hansmann ranks fifth in the league in ERA at 3.61 and second in strikeouts with 62
- In conference play, Hansmann holds a sparkling 1.74 ERA while limiting opponents to a .196 batting average
- Hansmann has given the Aces five or more innings in 10 of 11 starts this season, including each Valley start
Honoring the Past
- Evansville will recognize a pair of championship teams as a part of alumni weekend at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium
- Friday's recognition will honor the 1976 Purple Aces. Coached by Bob Hodges, the Aces finished the season with a 21-16 record and won their second consecutive Indiana Collegiate Conference title with a conference record of 10-2 to qualify for their second consecutive NCAA Division II Mideast Regional
- On Saturday, Evansville will honor the 2006 Purple Aces. Under the direction of Dave Schrage, the Aces finished the year with a 43-22 record and a 16-8 record in MVC play, winning the MVC Regular Season and Tournament titles. Evansville was sent to the Charlottesville Regional for the NCAA Tournament, defeating host Virginia to advance to the program's first NCAA Regional Final
