University of Southern Indiana Baseball will start its series early with Eastern Illinois University due to rain forecasts, playing a noon doubleheader Thursday at EIU and a 3 p.m. single game Friday at USI.

By the Numbers
  • The USI Screaming Eagles manufactured a win against Belmont University, scoring four runs without a hit and using nine walks, two hit batters, and two sacrifice flies.
  • Senior rightfielder Ren Tachioka leads USI in conference play with a .405 batting average, while Tucker Ebest has 15 RBIs and Jack Ellis has three home runs in league action.
Yes, But

The move in the series schedule could disrupt player routines and impact team performance.

State of Play
  • USI is tied for eighth in the OVC standings at 6-9.
  • Eastern Illinois University is 13-23 overall and 7-8 in the OVC, tied for sixth place.
  • Southern Illinois University stands at 24-17 overall and will host USI next.
What's Next

Following the series with EIU, the Eagles will visit Southern Illinois University on Tuesday.

Bottom Line

USI Baseball adjusts its schedule to accommodate weather conditions, facing challenges but maintaining competitive performances against conference rivals.