The UIC baseball team (12-20-1, 7-5 MVC) is gearing up for a pivotal midweek game against Northwestern (13-18-1, 5-10 B1G) on April 14 at 3:30 p.m. (CT) in Evanston, Illinois. This matchup will mark the third encounter this season, following a 3-3 tie and a 15-4 loss for UIC. The game takes place at Rocky and Berenice Miller Park, with streaming available on B1G+ and live radio on Flames Network. Northwestern leads the all-time series with 46 wins to UIC's 30 and 2 ties.

By the Numbers
  • UIC swept its last series against Murray State, winning the final game 10-5.
  • Junior Jake Busson leads the MVC with 12 home runs and is at 39 RBIs this season.
State of Play
  • Northwestern is on a losing streak, recently swept in a three-game series against Purdue, losing their last game 8-3.
  • Junior Ryan Kucherak from Northwestern leads the team with a .298 batting average and 7 home runs.
What's Next

Following the game against Northwestern, UIC will host a Kids Day Game on April 24, alongside a Career Day event for aspiring sports professionals. This could provide networking opportunities and insights into sports careers for attendees.

Bottom Line

The upcoming match against Northwestern is crucial for UIC to build momentum after their recent success. A victory could enhance team confidence and standings in the MVC as they approach critical games ahead.