University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Wednesday, April 3
Colorado Springs, Colo.
3 p.m.
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GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado looks to go undefeated on its four-game road trip.
After sweeping South Dakota State Thursday (March 28) and Friday (March 29), the Bears meet Air Force for the first of four non-conference meetings scheduled in April.
UNC returns to Colorado Springs April 9, before the Falcons make a pair of return trips to Greeley later this month. The first pitch is slated for 3 p.m. in all four games.
Mason Bright, a right-hand pitcher from Severance, Colorado, makes the second start and 11th appearance of his rookie campaign for the Bears. The Air Force Academy hands the ball to senior left-hand pitcher Jimmy Hebenstreit for the 11th time, including his third start this season.
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUP
Wednesday | 3 p.m. (MWN)
UNC RHP Mason Bright (1-1, 9.00)
AFA LHP Jimmy Hebenstreit (1-1, 8.35)
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LAST TIME OUT
UNC outscored the Jackrabbits 64-26 in the three-game sweep, moving to one game over .500, after three weekends of league play. Austin Bunn earned Summit League TicketSmarter Peak Performer of the Week after going 10-for-15, including three home runs and three doubles, with eight runs scored and 13 RBIs.
Up Next
The Bears return to Jackson Field against the defending Summit League Champions Oral Roberts. The series is set for Friday, April 5 – Sunday, April 7, with the first pitch for the opener at 2 p.m., with a noon start time for the final two contests.
After sweeping South Dakota State Thursday (March 28) and Friday (March 29), the Bears meet Air Force for the first of four non-conference meetings scheduled in April.
UNC returns to Colorado Springs April 9, before the Falcons make a pair of return trips to Greeley later this month. The first pitch is slated for 3 p.m. in all four games.
Mason Bright, a right-hand pitcher from Severance, Colorado, makes the second start and 11th appearance of his rookie campaign for the Bears. The Air Force Academy hands the ball to senior left-hand pitcher Jimmy Hebenstreit for the 11th time, including his third start this season.
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUP
Wednesday | 3 p.m. (MWN)
UNC RHP Mason Bright (1-1, 9.00)
AFA LHP Jimmy Hebenstreit (1-1, 8.35)
Links WATCH | LIVE STATS
LAST TIME OUT
UNC outscored the Jackrabbits 64-26 in the three-game sweep, moving to one game over .500, after three weekends of league play. Austin Bunn earned Summit League TicketSmarter Peak Performer of the Week after going 10-for-15, including three home runs and three doubles, with eight runs scored and 13 RBIs.
Up Next
The Bears return to Jackson Field against the defending Summit League Champions Oral Roberts. The series is set for Friday, April 5 – Sunday, April 7, with the first pitch for the opener at 2 p.m., with a noon start time for the final two contests.
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