Northwestern University Athletics
'Cats Host UIC in Midweek Matchup
4/8/2024 5:10:00 PM | Baseball
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern is set to host UIC in a midweek matchup on Tuesday, April 9 at Rocky and Berenice Miller Park on B1G+.
Penn State Recap
Northwestern (10-18, 0-6 Big Ten) was swept this past weekend at Penn State. Preston Knott hit .600 (6-for-10) for the Wildcats across three games, including a pair of home runs in the first and second innings of Saturday's game. The Arlington, Texas native drove in four runs and scored three in Happy Valley.
'Cat Stats
UIC (19-10, 5-4 Missouri Valley) enters Tuesday's contest fresh off a sweep of MVC foe Southern Illinois. Zane Zielinski leads the Flames, batting .368 with five home runs in 28 games this season.
Up Next
The Wildcats will host Maryland for a three-game series beginning Friday, April 12 at 3 p.m. CT. Saturday's first pitch is slated for 1 p.m. CT and Sunday's game is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. CT. All three games can be streamed on B1G+.
Penn State Recap
Northwestern (10-18, 0-6 Big Ten) was swept this past weekend at Penn State. Preston Knott hit .600 (6-for-10) for the Wildcats across three games, including a pair of home runs in the first and second innings of Saturday's game. The Arlington, Texas native drove in four runs and scored three in Happy Valley.
'Cat Stats
- Northwestern leads the all-time series between the 'Cats and Flames 71-31-1.
- Northwestern ranks second in the Big Ten and ranks 44th nationally in fielding percentage (.976), committing just 23 errors on 702 putouts and 247 assists.
- Jackson Freeman has reached base safely in 26 of his first 28 collegiate games.
UIC (19-10, 5-4 Missouri Valley) enters Tuesday's contest fresh off a sweep of MVC foe Southern Illinois. Zane Zielinski leads the Flames, batting .368 with five home runs in 28 games this season.
Up Next
The Wildcats will host Maryland for a three-game series beginning Friday, April 12 at 3 p.m. CT. Saturday's first pitch is slated for 1 p.m. CT and Sunday's game is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. CT. All three games can be streamed on B1G+.
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