Teams from The American went 32-4 over the last seven days to move to 105-52-1 (.668) in nonconference play. The nonconference winning percentage is fourth nationally.
The final weekend of nonconference series began early with Cincinnati opening a four-game series Wednesday at Nevada. The Bearcats fell 11-10 to Nevada Thursday night. RF R.J. Thompson homered and drove in three for the Bearcats, who fell to 6-13.
USF will put its nine-game winning streak on the line when the Bulls travel to No. 25/24 Illinois for a three-game series. The American has eight wins this year over ranked opponents.
No. 22/25 Houston will get a test out west when the Cougars travel to New Mexico for a three-game set. The Lobos are 11-7 and in a stretch of 12 games in four weeks against ranked opponents.
UConn will play games at Seton Hall Friday and Saturday before a neutral-site game against Fordham Sunday.
Tulane travels to the West Coast for the second time this year as the Green Wave takes on UC Riverside in a three-game series. Tulane opened the year by winning two of three at Pepperdine.
No. 7/14 UCF will host Presbyterian in a three-game series, while East Carolina takes on VCU and Memphis hosts Alcorn State.