Indiana State falls to Southern Illinois in the series opener, losing 3-2 at Itchy Jones Stadium after struggling to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

By the Numbers
  • Randal Diaz's homer in the eighth cut SIU's lead to 3-2.
  • Indiana State's record is 29-9 overall and 12-4 in conference play.
Yes, But

The Sycamores faced challenges with runners on base but couldn't convert them into runs.

State of Play
  • Southern Illinois won the Friday game, holding off Indiana State's late-game comeback attempts.
  • Weekend series finale against Southern Illinois moved to a 5:30 p.m. ET first pitch due to expected inclement weather.
What's Next

Indiana State continues the series at Southern Illinois on Saturday with a 7 p.m. ET game.

Bottom Line

Despite scoring chances, Indiana State couldn't overcome Southern Illinois' defense, leading to a series-opening loss.