University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Friday, May 10
Tulsa, Okla.
5 p.m.
University of Northern Colorado
at
Oral Roberts
Critical Road Trip Awaits UNC
5/9/2024 4:42:00 PM | Baseball
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado hits the road for its final six games, beginning with a three-game series at Oral Roberts Friday – Sunday.
Both teams look to solidify their chances of qualifying for the Summit League Tournament.
The Bears moved into fourth place in the league standings with a series sweep of South Dakota State May 3-5 at Jackson Field. Oral Roberts climbed to fifth place by taking 2 of 3 at Omaha last weekend. The top four teams earn a berth in the championship – hosted by Oral Roberts – May 22-25.
Garrett Fisher earned TicketSmarter Summit League Peak Performer of the Week after hitting .500 against the Jackrabbits. He went 7 of 14, with a double and added three walks.
PROBABLE STARTERS
Friday (5 p.m./SLN) Saturday (1 p.m./SLN) Sunday (12 p.m./SLN)
UNC RHP Dylan Smith (2-8, 10.37) RHP Murphy Gienger (4-2, 4.70) TBD
ORU RHP Jakob Hall (7-2, 4.05) RHP Brooks Fowler (4-4, 5.46) TBD
SCORING FACTORY
The Bears lead the Summit League in runs scored with 297 runs scored.
UNC averages 6.6 runs per contest, second second-highest in the conference.
TURNING TWO
The Bears roll the double play better than anyone in the Summit League.
UNC turned 27 double plays this season, averaging .60 per game, tops in the conference in both categories.
LAST TIME OUT
UNC completed a season series against South Dakota State with its 14-6 in the finale Sunday.
The Bears outscored South Dakota State 101-46 over the six games.
NEXT UP
UNC concludes the road trip with three games in Fargo, North Dakota against North Dakota State May (16-19).
Both teams look to solidify their chances of qualifying for the Summit League Tournament.
The Bears moved into fourth place in the league standings with a series sweep of South Dakota State May 3-5 at Jackson Field. Oral Roberts climbed to fifth place by taking 2 of 3 at Omaha last weekend. The top four teams earn a berth in the championship – hosted by Oral Roberts – May 22-25.
Garrett Fisher earned TicketSmarter Summit League Peak Performer of the Week after hitting .500 against the Jackrabbits. He went 7 of 14, with a double and added three walks.
PROBABLE STARTERS
Friday (5 p.m./SLN) Saturday (1 p.m./SLN) Sunday (12 p.m./SLN)
UNC RHP Dylan Smith (2-8, 10.37) RHP Murphy Gienger (4-2, 4.70) TBD
ORU RHP Jakob Hall (7-2, 4.05) RHP Brooks Fowler (4-4, 5.46) TBD
SCORING FACTORY
The Bears lead the Summit League in runs scored with 297 runs scored.
UNC averages 6.6 runs per contest, second second-highest in the conference.
TURNING TWO
The Bears roll the double play better than anyone in the Summit League.
UNC turned 27 double plays this season, averaging .60 per game, tops in the conference in both categories.
LAST TIME OUT
UNC completed a season series against South Dakota State with its 14-6 in the finale Sunday.
The Bears outscored South Dakota State 101-46 over the six games.
NEXT UP
UNC concludes the road trip with three games in Fargo, North Dakota against North Dakota State May (16-19).
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