In a standout performance, Bryce Riggs led the Eastern Illinois Panthers to victory during the Frost Field dedication game, showcasing his skills in a pitcher鈥檚 duel. The win brought EIU to a record of 20-11 (9-2 OVC), placing them in a tie for 1st in the Ohio Valley Conference with SIUE. The game was notably celebrated in honor of the Frost family, who contributed new lighting to the baseball stadium. Riggs tossed a complete game, allowing just one run and one hit while striking out six batters. With this victory, he improved his season record to 6-0.

By the Numbers
  • EIU: 3 Runs, 8 Hits, 0 Errors
  • USI: 1 Run, 1 Hit, 2 Errors
  • Bryce Riggs: 9.0 innings pitched, 6 Strikeouts, 1 Earned Run
State of Play
  • Quade Peters contributed two RBIs, scoring Zak Goodwin twice during the game.
  • Brett Stanley extended his hitting streak to 28 games with a key single, while James Love鈥檚 double helped break a tie.
  • Eastern Illinois left 12 runners on base, with three stranded in the 8th inning with bases loaded.
What's Next

The Panthers are looking to complete the series sweep against USI in the final game scheduled for Sunday at 1:00 PM CT.

Bottom Line

Riggs鈥� dominant performance not only marked a celebratory day for the Panthers but also reinforced their competitive edge in the OVC, positioning them well as they head into the final game of the series.