Purdue Baseball will host Oakland City on March 18 at 4 p.m. ET as a midweek game, following the cancellation of a scheduled match against Butler. Admission to Alexander Field will be free for all fans attending the game against the top-25 NAIA team. This matchup marks the first-ever meeting between the Boilermakers and the Mighty Oaks, who are currently 20-6 this season.

By the Numbers
  • Oakland City holds a record of 20-6 this season and is ranked 25th in the latest NAIA coaches poll.
  • Purdue's current season record stands at 12-6, winning three of their last four games.
State of Play
  • Purdue aims to play at least one non-conference game every week, contingent on weather conditions.
  • Free live audio will be available for the game, while the video stream option is still pending.
What's Next

Purdue plans to continue its midweek non-conference games with additional matchups against various teams, contingent upon weather conditions.

Bottom Line

The addition of this game not only provides an opportunity for fans to enjoy free admission but also builds Purdue's resume in NCAA Tournament considerations, as they integrate competitive non-conference matchups into their season.