The UIC baseball team (15-21-1, 10-5 MVC) is set to face Iowa (22-16, 7-11 B1G) for a midweek out-of-conference matchup at Duane Banks Field on April 22 at 6:02 p.m. (CT). This marks their fifth game against a Big Ten opponent this season. UIC leads the all-time series against Iowa 9-3, though Iowa comes off a strong recent win against Western Illinois, scoring 22-3. The Flames are looking to rebound after a narrow loss to NIU, where they led until the eighth inning but left two runners stranded in the ninth.

By the Numbers
  • UIC has a 9-3 all-time series record against Iowa.
  • Gable Mitchell of Iowa has a batting average of .385, ranking fourth in the B1G Conference.
State of Play
  • UIC lost to NIU on April 21 by a score of 9-8, despite four home runs.
  • Iowa recorded a dominant 22-3 victory over Western Illinois in their last game.
What's Next

After facing Iowa, UIC will host a Career Day event on April 24, providing insight into sports career opportunities available at UIC Athletics, limited to the first 150 participants.

Bottom Line

The upcoming game against Iowa is crucial for UIC's momentum; with a solid all-time record against them, a victory could restore confidence after a tough loss while also providing exposure for players against a competitive B1G opponent.