STATISTICS
Tuesday, February 26 Results:
Tulane 7 Nicholls 4
Tulane (7-2) got five shutout innings from starting pitcher Josh Bates, as the Green Wave came out on top in a 7-4 decision at Nicholls for its first road win of the young season. Bates scattered three hits and struck out six in his second start of the year. Designated hitter Devin Bedgood put Tulane in front for good with a three-run homer in the first inning. Three Green Wave batters enjoyed a multi-hit effort with first baseman Trevor Jensen leading the team with a 3-for-5 performance at the plate and three runs scored. The Green Wave received shutout frames from Ryan Green, Brendan Cellucci and Connor Pellerin out of the bullpen.
Tulane will be back in action this weekend, participating in the Army Invitational at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. Tulane will face Dartmouth, Saint Joseph's and Army in the event.
Indiana 7, Cincinnati 1
Cincinnati (1-6) fell 7-1 at Indiana in its first midweek contest of the season. First baseman Cole Murphy drove in the only run for the Bearcats to tie the game at 1-1 in the second inning. But the Hoosiers tacked on four more runs in the third and two in the eighth to seal the win. Cincinnati outfielder Jeremy Johnson went 2-for-4 at the plate, while shortstop Dondrae Bremner was 1-for-3 with a double and scored Cincinnati’s sole run. Nathan Moore and Chase Stewert combined for 4.0 scoreless innings in relief for the Bearcats. Cincinnati remains on the road this weekend for a three-game series at No. 18 Auburn.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, February 27
Elon at ECU - 4 p.m.
Memphis at Arkansas (SECN+) - 4 p.m.
UCF at Florida (SECN+) - 6 p.m.
Friday, March 1
Northeastern vs. UConn - 10:30 a.m.
TCU at Houston - 4 p.m.
Creighton at Wichita State (Cox) - 4 p.m.
Utah at ECU - 4:30 p.m.
Dartmouth vs. Tulane - 4:30 p.m.
Middle Tennessee at Memphis - 5 p.m.
Jacksonville at UCF - 6 p.m.
Cincinnati at Auburn (SECN+) - 6 p.m.
Western Michigan at USF - 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 2
Indiana vs. UConn - 10:30 a.m.
Saint Joseph's vs. Tulane - Noon
Texas State at Houston - Noon
UConn at Coastal Carolina - 2 p.m.
Cincinnati at Auburn (SECN+) - 2 p.m.
Creighton at Wichita State (Cox) - 3 p.m.
Middle Tennessee at Memphis - 3 p.m.
Wright State at ECU - 4:30 p.m.
Jacksonville at UCF - 6 p.m.
Western Michigan at USF - 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 3
Illinois vs. UConn - Noon
Army vs. Tulane - Noon
Western Michigan at USF - 1 p.m.
Jacksonville at UCF - 1 p.m.
Cincinnati at Auburn - 1 p.m.
Creighton at Wichita State (Cox) - 2 p.m.
Middle Tennessee at Memphis - 2 p.m.
Western Carolina at ECU - 3:30 p.m.
Texas A&M at Houston - 4 p.m.
All times Eastern and subject to change