Illinois State baseball heads to Carbondale for a Missouri Valley Conference series against Southern Illinois from April 25-27. The Redbirds aim for continued success, having won seven of their last 10 matchups against the Salukis. The ongoing rivalry has Illinois State leading the all-time series 104-96-1, with the last season's sweep fresh in mind.

By the Numbers
  • Illinois State leads the all-time series against Southern Illinois, 104-96-1.
  • Daniel Pacella has 47 RBIs this season, ranking him third in ISU history with 164 total RBIs.
  • Southern Illinois boasts a record of 28-12, including 10-5 in MVC play and 17-6 at home.
State of Play
  • Illinois State sits second in team batting average (.305) and team fielding percentage (.975) as of April 24.
  • Daniel Pacella leads the MVC in multiple offensive categories, including batting average (.392) and slugging percentage (.758).
What's Next

After the series against Southern Illinois, Illinois State will prepare to host the Missouri Valley Conference Championships from May 20-24, a crucial opportunity for postseason positioning.

Bottom Line

With strong offensive and defensive performances, Illinois State aims to maintain their competitive edge against Southern Illinois, setting the stage for a significant MVC tournament later this month.