Bears Resume Air Force Game, Host Oral Roberts

GREELEY, Colo. - The Bears head to Colorado Springs on Wednesday to resume their suspended game against Air Force, tied 10-10 after nine innings. The game will pick up at 2 p.m., followed by the regularly scheduled matchup. UNC then returns home to host Oral Roberts in a three-game Summit League series starting Friday at 2 p.m.

FIRST PITCH at AIR FORCE
The Bears will travel to Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Wednesday at 2 p.m. to resume their suspended game against Air Force, which was halted on February 25 due to insufficient lighting. The game is tied 10-10 after nine innings. Once the suspended game is completed, the teams will begin their regularly scheduled matchup for Wednesday.

GAME COVERAGE
A live stream will be available for the game provided by the Air Force Athletic Communications department through the Mountain West Network. Live stats will also be provided for fans to stay up to date, provided by the Air Force Athletic Communications department.

FIRST PITCH vs ORAL ROBERTS
The Bears will host the Golden Eagles for a three-game Summit League Series which starts on Friday at 2 p.m. Games two and three with take place on Saturday and Sunday at 12 p.m.

GAME COVERAGE
A live stream will be available for the game provided by the Northern Colorado Bear Vision department through ESPN+. Fans can purchase a subscription at plus.espn.com. Live stats will also be provided for fans to stay up to date, provided by the Northern Colorado Strategic Communications department.

A LOOK AT THE BEARS
With the heart of Summit League play underway, Northern Colorado baseball gears up for a busy week, beginning with a midweek clash against in-state foe Air Force before hosting a three-game conference series at Jackson Field.

The Bears (8-21, 3-9 Summit) face a familiar opponent in Air Force on Wednesday. The two programs have met more than 60 times since 2003, with the Falcons holding a 34-26 advantage. Their most recent meeting on Feb. 25 ended in a rare 10-10 tie due to suspension. UNC will look to snap a two-game skid in the series and build on recent offensive strides. The Bears have historically played the Falcons tough at home, posting a 13-16 record in Greeley—including a 26-9 blowout win in 2010.

The weekend brings a visit from Summit League heavyweight Oral Roberts, who remains undefeated in the all-time series (13-0-1) against UNC. The teams tied 5-5 earlier this season in Greeley—Northern Colorado's first non-loss in the series—and the Bears will aim to carry momentum into this second showdown.

Offensively, the Bears are seeing standout production from several bats. Brett Barber leads the way with a .357 average and .896 OPS through 24 games, while Kai Wagner boasts a team-high 28 RBI and four home runs, along with a .963 OPS. Jake King and Jake Bullard are also hitting above .300, with King racking up 10 doubles and 19 RBI in 29 starts.

As a group, UNC is averaging nearly 7 runs per game with a .277 team batting average and .377 OBP—proof of a steady approach at the plate under third-year head coach Mike Anderson.

On the mound, Murphy Gienger has anchored the rotation with seven starts and a team-best 42.0 innings, striking out 48 batters with a 5.36 ERA. Jake Storey has made eight starts, logging 35.2 innings and 24 strikeouts.

SCOUTING AIR FORCE
(Wednesday | April 9 | 2 p.m.)
The Falcons are coming off an impressive 18-8 win over San Diego State in the second game of a doubleheader on Sunday, April 6th. Air Force has had a solid home record this season, going 6-3 at Erdle Field, and will hope to continue their strong play in front of their home crowd.

Air Force's offense has been explosive recently, particularly in their 18-8 win over San Diego State, where they put up double digits for the third time in their last six victories. Senior outfielder Walker Zapp has been the key offensive player, leading the team with a .339 batting average and a team-high .587 slugging percentage. Zapp has also contributed 4 home runs, 27 RBIs, and has a .417 on-base percentage. He will be a key player for the Falcons in this midweek matchup.

Other players who have contributed to Air Force's offensive success include Christian Taylor (.316 AVG, .810 OPS), Alex Adams (.305 AVG), and Zach Peters (.284 AVG, 7 doubles, 2 home runs). These hitters will need to continue their strong performances as they face off against Northern Colorado's pitching staff.

On the mound, the Falcons will look to Patrick Davidson, who has been one of the team's most consistent pitchers this season with a 3.52 ERA and a .203 batting average against. He's recorded 23 strikeouts in 23 innings and will look to give Air Force a quality start in this home game.

However, Dylan Rogers (10.16 ERA) has struggled this season and will be hoping for a bounce-back performance after his rough outings earlier this year. Air Force will need solid pitching depth to compete against a Northern Colorado team that has shown offensive depth and consistency.

SCOUTING ORAL ROBERTS
(Wed. - Fri. | April 11-13 | 2 p.m., 12 p.m., 12 p.m.)
Will Edmunson continues to lead Oral Roberts at the plate, batting .322 with 4 home runs and 37 RBIs. His ability to drive in runs and maintain a consistent presence in the lineup makes him a key player in this series.

Cooper Combs is also having a stellar season, with a .320 batting average, 3 home runs, and 24 RBIs. His ability to reach base and drive in runs will be important as the Golden Eagles aim to keep their offense rolling in the series.

On the mound, Easton Teel (2.45 ERA) and Nathan Love (3.07 ERA) will anchor the pitching staff. Teel, with his 30 strikeouts in 36.2 innings, and Love, with a .214 opponent batting average, will be relied upon to shut down Northern Colorado's lineup.

UP NEXT
The Bears will travel to Fargo, North Dakota to play against North Dakota State. The three game series will run from April 17-19.

FOLLOW THE BEARS
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