Mankato, Minn --- Minnesota State continues its homestand hosting Upper Iowa tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. for a midweek doubleheader and Augustana for a weekend series starting with a 1:30 p.m. Saturday doubleheader. The Mavericks will take on the Vikings to wrap up the week's events at noon on Sunday. 

Facing UIU 

Minnesota State is 30-6 in its all-time series vs. Upper Iowa. The Mavericks won their last outing against the Peacocks Mankato on May 2, 2022, dominating 11-3. This season, UIU owns a 7-10 NSIC record and an 11-17 overall record.  

With a 12-31 overall record and a 10-22 conference mark last season, UIU finished 14th in the NSIC standings.  

They own a team batting average of .257 and a .430 slugging percentage. When pitching, Upper Iowa sports a team earned a run average of 6.85 and an opponent batting average of .289. 

Facing AU 

Minnesota State is 23-16 in its all-time series vs. Augustana. The Mavericks fell in their last outing against the Vikings in the NCAA DII Central Regional Tournament in Warrensburg, Missouri on May 19, 2022, by a final of 10-9. This season, AU owns a 14-4 NSIC record and a 25-13 overall record.  

With a 47-13-1 overall record and 31-5 conference mark last season, AU finished 1st in the NSIC standings. The Mavericks beat Augustana last season in the NSIC Championship.  

They own a team batting average of .297 and a .473 slugging percentage. When pitching, the Vikings sport a team earned a run average of 4.18 and an opponent batting average of .225.