The University of Evansville baseball team is set to play a doubleheader against Ole Miss on Friday, March 6, as they face their third SEC opponent of the season. The match will commence at 3 p.m. with a second game slated for about 45 minutes after the first. Weather concerns are prompting both teams to remain flexible with the schedule for Saturday and Sunday and will announce any changes as needed. Historical context shows that Ole Miss leads the all-time series against the Aces, 5-2, with the last matchup occurring in 2007.

By the Numbers
  • Evansville has a 1-2 record against SEC teams this season.
  • Freshman Wyatt Pennington made the John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Watch List, joining 49 notable players.
State of Play
  • The forecasted weather may impact the scheduling of the weekend series against Ole Miss.
  • Evansville recently secured their first series win of the season versus Milwaukee, allowing only three runs in the final two games.
What's Next

Following the series against Ole Miss, Evansville's upcoming schedule remains challenging, with five consecutive games against 2025 NCAA Tournament teams.

Bottom Line

Evansville must maintain their strong pitching performance while navigating a tough schedule against ranked teams to build momentum for their season.